Course Description
The visual arts program offers students comprehensive art experiences
with detailed explorations in the classics such as painting, drawing,
printmaking, sculpture, graphic design and crafts. In addition to gaining confidence
and proficiency in working with a variety of mediums, students will learn about
the history, analysis and interpretation of art.
Goal of Visual Arts
Education
Art in school is both a body of knowledge and a series of
activities. Fundamentally, learning in art has four major components. The goal
of art education is the development of these areas:
·
Making art (art production)
·
Responding to and making judgements about the
properties and qualities that exist in visual forms. (art criticism)
·
Acquiring knowledge about the contributions
artists and art make to culture and society. (art history)
·
Understanding the nature, meaning and value of
art (aesthetics).
What is expected of you?
Class Participation: Effective use of classroom time,
constructive involvement in critiques, completion of all studio projects when
required.
Two Main Rules!
•
Respect everyone! If you don’t have something good to
say, don’t say anything!
•
When I’m talking, you’re listening. There is plenty of
time to talk when you’re working. If I’m taking the time to speak to the class,
it’s important.
Evaluation/Grading:
Successful completion of all projects is a requirement for success. Incomplete
project will receive a 55 grade. Upon completion of the work, it will be
re-evaluated an a new grade assigned.
a.
Has the student demonstrated a good deal of effort in class?
b.
Does the student show enthusiasm? Is there a
willingness to become involved with the work rather than simply have an
attitude of compliance?
c.
Has the student made an effort to participate in class
discussions?
d.
Does the student show good craftsmanship when
appropriate?
e.
Does the student care about their work? Are
presentation neat, bent, overly smudged, stained or dog eared?
f.
Does the student demonstrate good working habits?
g.
Does the student participate actively in clean-up?
h.
Is the student able to understand technical
instructions?
i.
Does the work show and understanding of the
assignment”?
j.
What is the aesthetic quality of the piece?
k.
Does the student put in extra time?
l.
Does the student show curiosity (urge to know) and
perception (the ability to see, hear, and to feel and to translate these senses
into the work)?
Quizzes/Homework
Assignments: Short quizzes and sketchbook assignments will make up a
smaller part of your grade. You will
need an 11x14 spiral bound sketchbook. Always have a #2 pencil!
Final Exam/Project
– There will be a final exam in this class. The breakdown of the grade will be
22% for each quarter and 12% for the final exam.
Policy for late work:
Assignments should be completed during class time. If you need additional time,
work can be completed after school.
Attendance: The
school attendance policy is in effect. On the 25th absence you will lose
credit for the class.
Clean-up: I am a graphic artist by trade. This means I’m neat. I like my classroom that
way too! Each table will be responsible
for its own clean-up. Whatever supplies are used by our table are to be cleaned
and put away by YOU! Nobody leaves until
I am satisfied the room is clean.
Bathroom: ONLY
One person may go to the bathroom at a time. They must have an “official”
signed pass.
Extra Help - Extra
help will be by appointment. I am flexible!!
Contact Information:
You can contact me via E-mail at: boccinim@mahopac.k12.ny.us
My phone extension at the High School is #11416
Assignments are posted in Infinite Campus. Examples each
project will also be physically posted in Room 42.
Have a great year,
All the best,
Mr. B.
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