Sculpture

Syllabus

Welcome to Sculpture! I am very glad to have you in my class and look forward to getting to know you over the course of this semester. In this class we will build on your skills from Beginning Visual Arts, incorporating a wider range of materials, processes and subject matter. I do expect you to be invested in your work, coming to class always prepared, ready to work, and most importantly excited to make art!

Melissa Lovell

Course Explanation and Goals

Intermediate Sculpture is a second level of art in North Carolina high schools. This course will build on the skills learned in Visual Arts I, emphasizing the study of the elements of art, the principles of design, color theory, vocabulary, creative problem solving, materials application, and NC Standards for this level.

Required Materials

1. Pack of #2 HB pencils
2. Sketchbook / Journal—unlined (9” x 12” size is best)
3. Hand-held pencil sharpener (metal is preferred)
4. Eraser(s): Pink rectangle erasers

Grading Policy

Quarter 1 (First 9 Weeks) - 40%
Quarter 2 (Second 9 Weeks) - 40%

Final Exam – 20%

Overall Grade for the course:

Art Projects - 60%
Classwork - 15%
Quizzes, Tests, etc. - 10%
Classroom professionalism - 15%

Each quarter consists of:

Art Project Criteria

Includes full development and completion of work
A rubric is provided and will be handed in with each project (-5pts off project if missing)
Late work will be accepted up to 5 days after absence, (it is your responsibility to see me about extra studio time if needed)

Classwork Criteria

Includes project studies, material explorations and all completed in class and turned in on time.
These will not be taken late as students will have ample time to finish to the best of ability.
Make up opportunity for excused absences, within 5 school days of absence.
Quizzes, Tests, Written Reflections, etc. all completed in class and turned in on time

Classroom Professionalism Criteria

You will start each week with 100 points, 20 points to be earned a day. These points will be awarded based on being prepared, participating positively, cleaning and following food / cell phone policy.

General Classroom Expectations

Respect everyone in the art room – with your words and actions.
- This includes your own artwork and for the works of others.
- NEVER damage or deface another’s work.
- Please give peers constructive criticism on their work in a positive way.
Be Safe: never throw anything, stay in your seat, and be careful with sharp tools.
Use art materials and equipment correctly
- Writing on tables, misuse of equipment, and the like is VANDALISM.
- This is your warning. Any occurrences will result in a referral.
No food or snacks, unless given permission. Water bottles are fine but to be kept on the floor.
Cell Phones are NOT to be used along with earbuds or headphones during class, except when required for a lesson / project.

Art Room Procedures

Be on time, quiet, and in assigned seat when bell rings.
Once the tardy bell rings the classroom door will be shut and you will have to get a pass to come to class.
Be prepared for class: have all your required materials in your bin, homework completed, etc.
Clean-up: cleanup your area and tools
Return materials to proper place.
Tables and floor must be clear and clean before leaving.
Remain in seat until bell rings. I will dismiss you when your area is clean.

Consequences

1st offense: Verbal Reminder / Warning
2nd: Contact parent / guardian and a note in ABE
3rd: Referral