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SSTTUUDDIIOO AARRTT PPOORRTTFFOOLLIIOOClass Sy l l abus------------------------------------------Mari len Mora les , MA in Art Educat ion, Ins t ructorEmail: mmorales@wcsks.com or marilenm1@MSN.comBlog: wcsartcave.blogspot.comPhone: 771-2040 ext. 303

Class Description: The Studio Art Portfoliocourse is intended for extremely motivatedstudents with previous art instruction that are determined to produce quality artwork at

an advanced level. Students will complete a minimum of15 high quality works tocreate a visual portfolio in drawing, 2-D design or 3-D design using a variety of media

and techniques (drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, digital, sculpture) to

express feelings, ideas, and observations of a personal nature and interest. Students will

be required to keep a sketchbook outside of class, create an e-portfolio, write a self-

reflection paper, and display their artwork in the school show at the end of the schoolyear. Students will also be expected to participate in individual and group critiques,

enter competitions/contests, and attend trips to art museums/galleries/studios. Studentswill connect with artists of their career interest, preferably in the Wichita area.

Class Objectives:

1. Students will plan and produce a portfolio of artworks using media and techniquesin an innovative way, showing evidence of experimentation and risk taking.

2. Students will develop technical skills and creatively employ the elements of art andprinciples of design in high quality work.

3. Students will display and expose their work in school show and art contests.

4. Students will research comprehensively and become knowledgeable in art history, art

movements, techniques and art careers.5. Students will expand their technological skills to include an e-portfolio.6. Students will constructively critique and discuss artworks in individual and group

critiques both in class and on-line.

7. Students will develop their arts learning skills and record thoughts about their work

and portfolio process through ongoing work in sketchbook.

Learning Strategies: Hands-on artmaking; art discussions and critiques; sketchbook;

research, presentations and competitions.

Expectations, Rules, and Regulations:

a. Attendance and class participation: Be ON TIME to the art class to avoid

unnecessary interruptions and come prepared to actively contribute in classroom

discussions and activities.b.Assignments. Students are expected to maintain a personal sketchbook to be used fordeveloping ideas, brainstorming, developing drawing skills and assignments.

c. Grading: Grading is based on the completion of a creative portfolio (minimum of

15), visual journal, e-portfolio, written paper, class participation and critiques, workinghabits and behavior, and participations in art contests and school show.

d.Clean up procedures: Students are responsible to clean up their work area and

materials after every art project and to respect and care of ALL art materials and tools.

COURSE BLOG

Communication

outside the

classroom will be

done via the course

blog. Students are

responsible forchecking the blog for

announcements,

projects,

participation in

group activities,

discussions and

competitions.

At moments ofgreatenthusiasm it

seems to methat no one inthe world hasever madesomething thisbeautiful andimportant.

M.C. Escher

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The AP studio Art Program provides high school students with the opportunity tocreate portfolios of college-level work. Qualifying portfolios scores enable students to

earn college credit and/or advanced placement.

The AP Program offers three portfolios:DRAWING (wide range of approaches and media)

2-D DESIGN (show understanding of principles and elements of design)

3-D DESIGN (physical space and materials)

Each portfolio has three required sections:

Quality. Works that develop your mastery of medium (5 works)

Concentration. In-depth exploration of a particular drawing concern or idea (12works)

Breadth. A variety of works that show understanding of drawing techniques and

styles. (12 different works)

AP Studio ART

DRAWING

Quality,

Concentration,

and Breadth

2-D DESIGN

Quality,

Concentration,

and Breadth

3-D DESIGN

Quality,

Concentration,

and Breadth

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PORTFOLIO CLASS EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Teacher and students should decide which portfolio is most appropriate to pursue early in the

semester. It can include work from previous studio or design classes with teachers approval

A.Portfolio Assessment: Portfolios will be reviewed every nine weeks. Portfolio assessments

will be at the end of each semester.

B. Portfolio should show:

A variety of art skills and media including sketches

Reflect an area of interest or media preference

Application of principles and elements of design

Creative thinking, innovative use of materials and evidence of experimentation and risk

taking

Original ideas

Own style and personal voice

C. Critiques: Students are expected to participate in individual and group critiques, givingreason for or against personal/classmates compositional and conceptual decisions.

D. Sketchbook: Students receive assignments. This is the place where students explore theirpersonal ideas, test theories in composition, color and value.

E. File folder: AP students need a file folder with a sheet that lists all completed work bycategory, including medium, size and statement about their concentration idea, printed and/ordigital images.