2016-17 IROQUOIS HIGH SCHOOL SYLLABUS

Visual Art 2
Mission: Providing all students the skills to be responsible, productive citizens who are
College and Career Ready.
Vision: Iroquois High School will provide a high quality education that prepares
students to be responsible citizens who will choose a post-secondary education or a
career after graduation. We will expand our students horizons through a variety of
social, cultural, and educational experiences.
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Instructor:
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Visual Art 2
Rachel Carter
rachel.carter@jefferson.kyschools.us
5th period

Course Description
Visual Art 2 serves as a progressive course for students interested in continuing their
study in visual art. This course is a study of the elements of art and principles of design
and how they relate to various two-dimensional and three-dimensional media. Students
will receive instruction in the following studio areasdesign, drawing, painting, mixed
media, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and textileswhich will build art skills
developed in previous years. This course will provide experiences to increase student
knowledge and ability through art history, analysis of form, aesthetics, cultural heritage,
and art production. The student will be introduced to career opportunities in the visual
arts.
Students in this class have made a commitment to the study of art and are expected to
maintain a professional attitude at all times. All students will be involved in long-term art
projects throughout the course of the year. Grades will be based on a students
individual progress, assignment requirements, and established teacher expectations.
Active participation in critiques, reading assignments, written assignments, and
sketchbook assignments will all be required for this class.
Course Sequence
First Semester:
Unit 1 Elements of Art, Principles of Design,
and Art Processes
Unit 2 Composition and Still Life Drawing
Unit 3 Subject Matter/Media Exploration
Unit 4 Perspective Drawing
Unit 5 Color Theory and Self-Portrait Painting
Unit 6 Mixed Media Landscape
Unit 7 Abstract Figure Art
Grading Scale

Second Semester:
Unit 1: Printmaking
Unit 2: Ceramics
Unit 3: Sculpture
Unit 4: Fiber Art
Unit 5: Final Project

JCPS Grading Scale

A.. (Above Standard)...90-100%
B..(Meets Standard)..80-89%
C..(Approaching Standard).70-79%
D..(Below Standard).60-69%
U..(Substantially Below Standard)59-0%

Components of Academic Grades

Categories and Percentages
Student Engagement with Standards
(Reflection) 25%
Student Progression Toward
Standards (Formative) 25%
Student Mastery of Standards
(Summative) 50%

Components/Assignments
Daily warm-up writing, class discussions,
critique participation
Sketchbook assignments, notes, written
assignments, art exercises
Projects and tests

Classroom Expectations
1. Show respect for yourself, your classmates, the teacher, and the classroom
materials, through your words and actions
2. Follow directions and stay on task
3. Clean up after yourself
4. Leave all food and drink outside of the classroom
5. Keep all body parts and objects to yourself
6. Raise your hand and ask for permission to speak during instruction
7. Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise
8. No cell phones or electronic devices
9. Comply with the Discipline and dress code policies outlined in the Iroquois High
School handbook
Materials Needed
Pencils
Sketchbook