ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART

COURSE SYLLABUS
(50.0811010)
MCNAIR HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHER: P. Weisz
ROOM NUMBER: 126
SEMESTER: Spring17
TEXT BOOK: Class Set, Sketchbook Req.

PHONE NUMBER: 678-874-4931

EMAIL: E20115653@dekalbschoolsga.org
TUTORIAL DAYS: T, TH
TUTORIAL LOCATION: 126

DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY: To use rigorous academics techniques to teach the arts in order to prepare
every students for college and career readiness; giving students the skills to participate in a spectrum of
postsecondary education, meaningful work, career advancement and citizenship.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: AP Studio Art is for advanced students who are interested in the study of art. It is
imperative for students to work at least 1 hour per day and weekends to meet AP requirements of 24 college level
works. Students will proficiently create works in a variety of subjects through a variety of approaches and
media. Art history and studio safety are also pertinent to study. The year ends with an AP exam and wall mural.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: Visual Art I, Art II, and Drawing Painting or Principles of Design in Art.
GEORGIA STATE STANDARDS/QCC OBJECTIVES: See DCSS web site
COURSE OUTLINE:
Students must complete all assignments listed below on time. Additionally, there will be presentations by students as well
as written quizzes and portfolio requirements. Tutorial is mandatory when students grade falls below 70%
UNIT I-ART TECHNIQUES

Wk 27

Breadth 11-Linear perspective

Interior drawing
Group Critique
Concentration 12 Piece Due

Wk 19

Portfolio Review, documenting

work.
Group Critique

Wk 28

Wk 20

Concentration 8 Piece Due

Wk 29

Breadth 12-4 D Design

Surrealism painting

Wk 21

BR Breadth 8-transparency
Collage drawing Group Critique

Wk 30

Concentration 14 Piece Due

UNIT II-VISUAL FIELD/SHAPE

Wk 31

Portfolios Due-Panic Time!

Wk 22

Concentration 9 Piece Due

Wk 23

Breadth 9 Birdhouses for indigenous

birds. Emphasis on design,
prototypes and structural
soundness.
Group Critique
Concentration 10 Piece Due

Wk 32

Open Studio

Wk 33

Open Studio

Breadth 9-light and shadow

Dramatic painting
Group Critique.
UNIT III-VALUE/LIGHT

Wk 34

Open Studio

Wk 35

Graduation

Wk 24
Wk 25

UNIT IV-DIMENSIONALITY
AP Parent Reception

Wk 26

Wk 36
Concentration 11 Piece Due

GRADING SCALE: Based on DeKalb County guidelines. The grade in this class is based on the following:
AREA
%
AREA
%
Studio Work:
Class work/Daily Work, Homework
Performance/Participation, Notebook,
Sketchbooks
Projects:
Art Assignments/Lab/Research

30

Reading and Writing:

Daily written/reading assignments/quizzes

10

50

Final Assessments:
Portfolio/ Receptions/Art Show/Final Exam

10

projects/Performances/Group Projects

BEHAVIORIAL ISSUES: Students will be held to the behavioral expectations of DCSD Student conduct and
responsibilities handbook. Students and parents will be notified in case of behavioral and academic issues so
parents are expected to provide accurate contact information. Parents and students are also encouraged to attend
all parent teacher conferences and all requested conferences concerning grades and or behavior.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: Since this class is an academic class, it is necessary that all students take it
seriously. Parental support is necessary to ensure that students have the correct attitude to ensure success.
Parents are welcomed to visit our class at any time. Please check Parent Portal weekly for grades, attendance
and notes from the teacher.
WEB SITE: My website can be obtained through the schools site. Other links are available.
HOMEWORK AND OPEN STUDIO: As in any college-level course, it is expected that students will spend a
considerable amount of time outside the classroom working on completion of assignments during
open studio, the summer assignments, and throughout the course. Ideas for projects or solutions to problems
should be worked out in a sketchbook both in class and outside of class. The sketchbook is an essential tool in
recording ideas, capturing visual information, working on compositional issues, and just fooling around.
Sketchbooks are checked frequently for progress. One night a week students are expected to meet from 4:00 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m. for an open studio. A schedule of meeting dates will be posted. Some of these meetings will be open
for students to work on projects independently, and some will be structured figure-drawing sessions with a
model. It is important that students arrive on time and be prepared to work during these meetings.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Basic supplies are provided by DCSD. Additional supplies are required to be
purchased by students. Students are also encouraged to explore and practice with personal materials at home.
MUST HAVE BY 8/20

24 pg 9x12 portfolio

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

#2 Pencil - DAILY!!!

Divider Plate with top

Field Trips (varies)

Sketchbook!!! (Hard back

only)

OPTIONAL

Art Club 9th-10 grade $20

3 ring binder/divider/paper!!!

Set of paint brushes

National Art Honor Society-$30

White eraser/Pencil sharpener

Color pencils

Drawing pencil set

Set of acrylic paints/watercolors

Abused supplies/materials
(replace)
AP exam by 2nd semester

18x24 red portfolio!!!

Artists magazines (any one)

Pencil bag for supplies

Artists books (assortment)

BEHAVIORIAL/ACADEMICS ISSUES: Students will be held to the behavioral and academic expectations of
DCSS. Please refer to the student conduct and responsibilities handbook. Students and parents will be notified
in case of behavioral and academic issues. See the attached CAPA Behavior and Academic Expectations
ATTENDANCE: Students must attend class daily. Most art work, demonstrations and assistance cannot be
completed at home. Students out for extended periods will be given written work that may include research and
projects. Students with excused absences will be allowed to makeup work during the week of return in tutorial
only. Students skipping class will not be allowed to makeup work. Tardies are not allowed. Students cannot
skip other classes to remain in art. Passes will not be given. Clean-up is mandatory prior to leaving class.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments not turned in on due date will receive one letter grade lower than
achieved grade. Assignments given prior to midterm must be completed by then or they will not be accepted.
Research projects may not be turned in late.
ELECTRONICS-Mp3 players, headphones, cell phone or any other electronics can not be visible or used in
class. Students in violation of the rule will receive consequences. Stolen electronics will not be the

responsibility of any DCSS employee.

Parents please review and sign this page that will document your receipt of my syllabus.
Please keep syllabus as a record and reference.
This will also count as your childs first homework grade of 20 points.
STUDENT SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________________________
Return signed in notebook with dividers and paper for a grade by January 7 .

Parents please write a secure email address for all correspondence. Our School grading
program (Infinate Campus) allows you to check your childs grade at any time and to
contact me.