Intermediate 2D Expectations/ Syllabus
Below are the "non-negotiables" for this class to maintain a safe and productive learning environment. Please select the link at the bottom to acknowledge you read/understand this information. The signing the Google Form to help create clear communication and gives you a chance to see where info on the class is found. Please contact me by email or write on the Google Form if you have any questions. Thank you!
Course Description
This class further develops on the concepts learned in the Introduction to 2D course and extends knowledge of artistic technique and historical content. A variety of media will be used, including, but not limited to, graphite, charcoal, ink, colored pencil, printmaking, pastel, mixed media, watercolor paint, and acrylic paint. Students will further their abilities to critically problem-solve, analyze, brainstorm, and reflect on their own artwork and artwork of others.
Grading (Grading will consist of 3 parts)
Due Dates
Projects are due on the given due date. Scores will be adjusted for late work.
Class Fee
There is a class fee for the art class you are taking. This was stated in the course guide when filling out your schedule and during registration. Payments can be made in the office. The fee is used to purchase all materials given to students and non-consumables used throughout the course. The class fee of $20 per semester will cover some of the supplies needed throughout the year. We will start off the year with the $20, but may not charge for second semester.
Schoology
We will be using Schoology as the platform for me to give you information. You will be given a code to add to the class. Parents/Guardians will be allowed access to see their student’s work as well.
Tardies/Absences
If you are absent for any reason, you are required to make up all work missed. It is your responsibility to find out what assignments and notes you missed. Unexcused absence equals zero points for assignments missed.
References
These are pictures the students draw from. Any projects turned in copied from a copy written source will receive a zero.
They will be given a minimum of a week's notice to do so. Personal photos are highly encouraged. Good websites to find sources will be discussed in class and are found on this website.
Academic Integrity
If a student is suspected of turning in work that is not their own, it will be reviewed by the administration and be scored as a “0” until the issue is investigated.
Food and Drinks
Food and drinks are NOT permitted in class. Students may bring water to class but must have a closed lid and placed on the floor. Written/documented medical exceptions will be made.
Electronic Devices
Cell Phones, Music Devices, and Head Phones must be turned off and put away unless permission is given.
A warning will be given for failing to follow this expectation and Studio Professionalism Points will be taken away. School wide policy may be enforced.
Life happens, if an emergency call needs to be made or taken, please communicate the situation with me before class.
Parents, do not call or text your student during class. This is a distraction and loss of cell phone privileges will occur. Please call the front office to contact your son/daughter while they are in class to help curb any issues. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
I cannot emphasize how much of a distraction cell phones have become in the classroom. They can also be a powerful learning tool. As a rule-of-thumb, cell phones should be turned off and put away unless permission is given.
Google Form Verification
Parents/Guardians and Students,
Thank you for the time to read this. There is a lot of information and may take some time to wrap your head around this. Please select this LINK TO GOOGLE VERIFICATION FORM and fill out the form letting me know you have read this document. This isn’t to confirm you agree with everything, only that you are aware of how to access this information.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Email is the easiest way to get in contact with me at: bager@d49.org
~Mr. Ager
Course Description
This class further develops on the concepts learned in the Introduction to 2D course and extends knowledge of artistic technique and historical content. A variety of media will be used, including, but not limited to, graphite, charcoal, ink, colored pencil, printmaking, pastel, mixed media, watercolor paint, and acrylic paint. Students will further their abilities to critically problem-solve, analyze, brainstorm, and reflect on their own artwork and artwork of others.
Grading (Grading will consist of 3 parts)
- Projects/Sketchbook: Projects will be the assignments given over various periods of time. Points and projects will change from project-to-project. Projects will consist of 70% of the grade.
- Studio Professionalism: Ten points will be given on a daily basis for "21st Century Skills" (attending class on time, being respectful to other students, teacher and classroom/supplies, being prepared, electronic devices put away, and non-distractive behavior). These points will be taken away if any of the above are violated. These are 10% of the grade.
- Final: The Final will contain information demonstrated through projects and class discussion during the semester. This information will be made available to all students before the Final. The Final will be 20% of the grade.
Due Dates
Projects are due on the given due date. Scores will be adjusted for late work.
Class Fee
There is a class fee for the art class you are taking. This was stated in the course guide when filling out your schedule and during registration. Payments can be made in the office. The fee is used to purchase all materials given to students and non-consumables used throughout the course. The class fee of $20 per semester will cover some of the supplies needed throughout the year. We will start off the year with the $20, but may not charge for second semester.
Schoology
We will be using Schoology as the platform for me to give you information. You will be given a code to add to the class. Parents/Guardians will be allowed access to see their student’s work as well.
Tardies/Absences
If you are absent for any reason, you are required to make up all work missed. It is your responsibility to find out what assignments and notes you missed. Unexcused absence equals zero points for assignments missed.
References
These are pictures the students draw from. Any projects turned in copied from a copy written source will receive a zero.
They will be given a minimum of a week's notice to do so. Personal photos are highly encouraged. Good websites to find sources will be discussed in class and are found on this website.
Academic Integrity
If a student is suspected of turning in work that is not their own, it will be reviewed by the administration and be scored as a “0” until the issue is investigated.
Food and Drinks
Food and drinks are NOT permitted in class. Students may bring water to class but must have a closed lid and placed on the floor. Written/documented medical exceptions will be made.
Electronic Devices
Cell Phones, Music Devices, and Head Phones must be turned off and put away unless permission is given.
A warning will be given for failing to follow this expectation and Studio Professionalism Points will be taken away. School wide policy may be enforced.
Life happens, if an emergency call needs to be made or taken, please communicate the situation with me before class.
Parents, do not call or text your student during class. This is a distraction and loss of cell phone privileges will occur. Please call the front office to contact your son/daughter while they are in class to help curb any issues. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
I cannot emphasize how much of a distraction cell phones have become in the classroom. They can also be a powerful learning tool. As a rule-of-thumb, cell phones should be turned off and put away unless permission is given.
Google Form Verification
Parents/Guardians and Students,
Thank you for the time to read this. There is a lot of information and may take some time to wrap your head around this. Please select this LINK TO GOOGLE VERIFICATION FORM and fill out the form letting me know you have read this document. This isn’t to confirm you agree with everything, only that you are aware of how to access this information.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Email is the easiest way to get in contact with me at: bager@d49.org
~Mr. Ager
