Anne Arundel County Public Schools

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program and Diploma Program School

2015 2016 Course Syllabus

Teacher: Nicole Drummond

Course: Studio I: 2D Design

E-mail: ndrummond@aacps.org

Planning Period: 3A, 2B

Grade: 9th-12th

Class Website: http://meadehsdrummond.weebly.com

Introduction to the IB Middle Years Program
This course is based on the AACPS curriculum while being taught through the methods of the
International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP). As an IB World School, we are
committed to fostering the IB mission:
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and
caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through
intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international
organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous
assessment.
These programs encourage students across the world to become active,
compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their
differences, can also be right.
In order to support this mission, our instruction is guided by the IBs approach to teaching and
learning which supports students in the development of the IB learner profile: IB learners strive
to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risktakers, balanced, and reflective.
Visual Art Standards:
All visual arts programs in Anne Arundel County are based on standards aligned with and adapted from
the National Standards for Visual Arts and the Maryland State Standards for Visual Arts:
1.0 Perceiving and Responding: Aesthetic Education: Students will demonstrate the ability to
perceive, interpret, and respond to ideas, experiences, and the environment through visual art.
2.0 Historical, Cultural, and Social Context: Students will demonstrate an understanding of visual
arts as a basic aspect of history and human experience.
3.0 Creative Expression and Production: Students will demonstrate the ability to organize
knowledge and ideas for expression in the production of art.
4.0 Aesthetics and Criticism: Students will demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and apply
criteria for making visual aesthetic judgments.
For the complete MSDE Visual Arts Standards go to:
http://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/arts/index.html

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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program and Diploma Program School
2015 2016 Course Syllabus
Content: Studio I: 2D Design is a studio-based course that allows students to solve real world art
problems in a variety of media. Critical and creative thinking skills will be integrated into all
studio experiences. Reading, written and visual journaling, research, and student/teacher
assessment will all serve to reinforce the understanding of concepts, materials, and processes
presented. See below the following units of study for the Studio I: 2D Design course:

Building Artistic Habits: Starting a Portfolio and Visual Journal

Unit 1-Visual Thinking: Basic Training for Thinking; Review Prior Knowledge and Assess Next
Steps
Unit 2-Working From Observation: Look See Draw: Learn the Rules/ Break the Rules
Observational Awareness and Technical Skills
Unit 3-Experimentation: Interpretation Through Experimentation; Analyze and Create
Unit 4-Personal Expression: Symbolic Imagery; Creating a Visual Narrative
Unit 5-Design: Elements and Principles as Artists Tools

Required materials
No. 2 Pencils
Visual Journal (provided by the teacher)
Required Studio Fee
There is a studio fee for all art classes. The studio fee for Studio I: 2D is $5.00. The
studio fee is used to buy required supplies for students throughout the course. All checks
can be made out to Meade High School. Students will receive a receipt once the fee is
paid. Any studio fees that are not paid by Thursday, Feb 18th: B Day /
Friday, Feb.19: A Day will be turned in as an obligation.
Textbooks and Resources
The main text reference is Rose, Ted, Discovering Drawing, 2000. Davis Publications,
ISBN #87192-281-9
Supplemental References
AACPS Visual Arts Curriculum Guide

Assessments and Grading:

Formative and summative assessment strategies will monitor student mastery of MSDE Essential
Learner Outcomes for the Visual Arts. Teachers select, create, and implement the evaluation
instrument that is appropriate for the strategy taught such as:
Self-assessment, Peer Assessment, Teacher Assessment, End of Unit Assessment, and the
MYP Visual Arts Criteria:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Knowledge and Understanding

Application
Reflection & Evaluation
Artistic Awareness & Personal Engagement

Grading: Final grades are determined by the percentage of possible points earned. Specific
assessment rubrics that outline criteria for each assignment and establish proficiency levels will

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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program and Diploma Program School
2015 2016 Course Syllabus
be provided when the assignments are presented. The following, however, offer general
guidelines for Anne Arundel County Grading Criteria:

A (90-100%)work is of exceptional quality and demonstrates a high level of ability in

creative problem solving and skill. Experimentation of media and a high level of expressive
ideas are in evidence.
B (80-89%)work exhibits above-average quality and demonstrates moderate ability in
creative problem solving and skill. Moderate amounts of experimentation and expression are
in evidence.
C (70-79%)work exhibits average quality and average ability in creative problem solving
and skill. Little experimentation and expression are in evidence.
D (60-69%)work exhibits minimal quality and little ability in creative problem solving
and skill. Experimentation and expression are not in evidence.
E (59% and less)Work fails to meet criteria set forth, or is not handed in.

Grades will be assessed in the following areas:

60% MAJOR ASSESSMENTS: Projects
30% MINOR ASSESSMENTS: Quizzes / Drills / Critiques / Visual Journal
10% WORK HABITS & ACTIVE LEARNING: Class Participation / Homework
100%
Major Assessments: There will be assessments during the semester to assess students
knowledge and understanding of the concepts learned. There will be a final exam at the end of
the semester.
Projects: Students will demonstrate concepts learned by completing a project for every unit.
Each project is worth 100 points. Students will have the opportunity to improve a score on all
major projects. Students must turn the revised assignment in no later than 2 weeks after it
was originally graded and returned to the student.
Minor Assessments:
Drills: Every class students are responsible for completing a drill and conclusion question as well as
copying down the outcome for the day. These are collected every five class periods, or every two
weeks.

Visual Journals: Visual journal includes handouts, notes, sketches, research, and artist
reflections.
Reflections and self or peer evaluations of classwork will take place at the conclusion of
each project.

Work Habits and Active Learning: There are daily points given for students showing
responsibility toward their work environment and work habits. Each class period is worth 10
points. In order to receive the 10 points you must come to class prepared and work for the entire
period behaving responsibly and taking care of your work space, as well as, the tools and
equipment the students will use. Keep in mind that this accumulates to 50 points every two
weeks.

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Homework: Students may have homework assigned occasionally throughout the semester.
Homework assignments will be a continuation of skills learned in class. Homework will not
qualify for re-assessment assignments.

Academic Integrity
In order to promote the pursuit of academic excellence and learning, Anne Arundel County
Public Schools expects its students to conform to specific standards of academic integrity.
Academic integrity is an integral part of promoting self-respect, trust, student achievement, and
positive relationships among all stakeholders in our school community. Academic integrity
means exhibiting honesty in all academic exercises and assignments. Academic Dishonesty
refers to any form of misconduct that occurs in relation to all formal academic exercises.
Behavioral Expectations
Anne Arundel County Public Schools works to advance academic achievement and unity among
our students through mutual respect, trust and excellence in both teaching and learning. To
achieve this goal student expectations for the school include:
Be responsible
Respect your self
Respect others
Art classroom rules and procedures for the classroom are posted and distributed at the beginning
of the course.

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