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Jennifer Potter » Junior-Senior Research Art

Junior-Senior Research Art

    

  Course Syllabus

 

This class allows you the freedom to choose the projects and the medium used to create those projects. This class is intended for students who want to explore different areas of art and have a passion for Art. Students must submit project ideas, create projects and write reflections on each project.

 

Class assignments and discussions, along with any paperwork, will be all posted in google classroom. Students MUST join google classroom to stay up to date with assignments and requirements. 

 

 

Class requirements:

 

This class is designed for Juniors and Seniors that have taken at least two other Art classes and have a genuine interest in Art as a hobby or as a career path. This class involves a lot of independent work. You must research your own ideas and projects. I am here to help and guide you, not “do” your project.  You will also be required to actively participate in group projects.

 

 

  • Students will be prepared to participate in class each day.
 

Class participation includes, but is not limited to, engaging in class discussions, responding to writing prompts, and completing projects. You are expected to make use of the entire class period. Failure to participate in class daily will not only negatively affect your grade, but cause you to fall behind in class. If you are finding yourself “doing nothing” or “doing other classes’ work” during this period, your project is too easy.

 

 

  • Students will be expected to know the whereabouts of their projects and to clean up after themselves.
 

You will each be given time to create a portfolio in which all drawings and sketches should be stored. I am not responsible for any lost or misplaced projects. If you lose your project, you are responsible for recreating or replacing it. Portfolios and folders will be stored in the room.    

Clean up your messes and put your materials back to where they belong at the end of each class. Failure to do so will be reflected in your grade.

 

 

  • Students will be required to be ACTIVE members of The Art Club.
 

As an “advanced” Art student, you should be actively involved in Art Club activities.  During concerts and prom events, we will be working on some of these items in class. You will also be expected to attend meetings and events sponsored by the art club.  No excuses will be tolerated and absences at designated art club events and activities will be reflected in your grade. Active participation includes assisting with all art club projects.

 

 

  • Students will be required to complete at least 1 Individual project per a semester.

In class we will discuss project options and themes. Each project consists of:

  • Project Intent sheet to be filled out within 1 (5 school days) of the start of the quartile. You will have 1 week (5 school days) to research, choose, gather materials for and complete the project intent sheet. If this is not done on time, your intent will be graded as a zero. You will still be required to fill out the sheet, even if not done on time, or else your project will only be worth ½ credit.
  • Completed project or projects depending on what you choose. DUE a week before the end of the quartile. Projects not complete by the deadline will be worth no more than ½ credit. You need to manage your time wisely to ensure completion of projects. (You have approx 7 weeks (35 class periods) to work on projects.
  • Project Reflection to be completed and turned in by or on the last day of the quartile. You will have 1 week (5 school days) after turning in your project to complete the project reflection. Failure to complete and turn in the reflection on time will result in a zero on the reflection sheet and knock down your individual project’s grade down by 50%.
  • You will choose your own project as well as provide materials to complete your own projects. This class was made to allow you to explore different aspects of Art that interest you.  I am here to guide you and help, however; this class is based on independent project design. I will not accept ANY work after the due date. All project intent sheets, projects and project reflections will be marked as zeros in the grade book if not turned in on time.
 

 

  • Students will be required to participate in group projects/ contests
 

There will be at least 1 group/partner project assigned per a quartile. Participation is mandatory. If you do not participate, or do a minimal effort job, you will get a zero. You are expected to complete both an individual project and a group project in a quartile: 9 weeks. That is more than enough time to complete both.

 

 

  • Students will be required to participate in two group critiques.
 

Two group critiques will be held. One will act as a midterm grade and one will act as a final grade. You will be required to present the two independently created projects from quartile 1 and quartile 2 for the midterm critique. For the final critique, you will be required to present the two independently created projects from quartile 2 and 3. You may bring a picture of the completed projects if unable to physically transport a completed project. YOU MUST HAVE 2 PROJECTS (or a picture of the two projects) READY TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR CRITQUES!

 

 

  • Students will be required to supply some of their own materials.
 

I will provide for you any materials I can, however; some projects you may choose to create may require materials I do not keep on hand. Not having materials is no excuse for not working on your project.  You will be responsible for finding and supplying most of your own materials in a timely fashion.

 

 

 

 

 

Behavior

 

 

  • Be Respectful of the teacher and of other students.
 
  • In the Art room, you will find you have various opportunities to communicate with your peers during project working time. When a presenter, a student, or teacher is giving a demonstration, presentation, or critique, I expect you to be actively listening and focused.
  • Bullying and negative comments towards anyone (present or not) will not be tolerated. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything. Be mindful of what you say.
  • If I am absent, the substitute is your teacher for the day. I expect you to treat him or her with respect.
  • Please do not ask for passes to come to or leave my classroom. You are to follow your schedule.
  • Be Patient. You are not the only student in the room. Be aware that you may have to wait if you need my help. It is your responsibility to use your time productively while waiting.
 

 

  • Be respectful of the classroom materials.
 

I will make sure you are well aware of which materials you need and where they can be located. You are not permitted to touch materials that do not pertain to the project on which you are working. This includes, but is not limited to, other students’ projects, materials for other classes, items in my office, and items in closed cabinets and drawers. If you intentionally cause damage to any items in this classroom, you will be held accountable.  (YOU don’t want anyone touching your stuff, SO DON’T TOUCH THEIRS!!)

 

 

  • Be punctual and stay until the bell dismisses you.
 

If you are not physically present inside the classroom door when the bell rings, you will be considered tardy. If you leave the classroom before the bell rings to dismiss you, you will be considered cutting class.

 

 

 

 

 

Other Information

 

Working at/ from home
 
Students may work on certain projects at home if given permission. If a student works at home they    are responsible for bringing back the project and materials to school each day. If you do not have your project, you cannot be prepared for class.  Failure to bring back the project will result in a zero for participation.
 
 
Cheating
 
Completing another students’ assignment or allowing them to complete your assignment will be considered cheating. Please do not ask me to complete any parts of your assignments. I will be more than happy to help you by giving suggestions, working out ideas, and demonstrating media processes. However, your final project should be solely your work, utilizing your own talents and abilities.
 
 
Absences
 
You are responsible for completing any and all missed work and for ensuring that your progress in the class does not lag behind the rest of the students.
 
 
Field Trips
 
We will possibly be taking field trips during the year as they relate to Art and Art club functions. You will be required to participate. We will fund raise to offset the cost of any field trip taken.
 
 
Throwing your project away
 
Throwing your project away, especially in my room, conveys that you did not take the project or the class seriously. Your grade will be adjusted accordingly.
 
 
 
*Please refer to your student handbook for any specific questions regarding school/district policies. All school/district policies and procedures will always be followed .