AP Studio Art: Drawing 2016 2017

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Teacher: Elisabeth Gladding
Phone Number: 302-7135, Room 208
Email: lissie.gladding@inspirenolaschools.org
Tutoring Hours: Everyday before school and at lunch,
After school (by appointment only)
Brief Description of Course: This course enables students to
develop mastery in concept, composition, and execution of drawing. In
order to receive AP credit, students must submit a college-level
portfolio that: Demonstrates a breadth of high-quality work (12
pieces), Develop a personal Concentration of 12 pieces (including a
concentration statement) and, Select five top-quality pieces for
presentation and portfolio submission.
COURSE TOPICS: Content and/or Skills Taught: We will be
exploring concepts associated with fine art, perception, and principles
of composition through a variety of materials. We will discuss
fundamentals, elements and principles of two-dimensional and threedimensional composition. Students will demonstrate an understanding
of the material by completing assigned projects.
Major Assignments and/or Assessments: This course is designed
to assist students as they develop a portfolio that demonstrates
quality, mastery, and/or excellence in drawing. Student work must
include evidence of mastery, in concept, composition and execution in
order to receive credit for this college-level course.
Weekly Assignments and Participation: Specific vocabulary will be
addressed at the start of each new project. Written assignments and
critiques will occur periodically throughout the course. By the end of
the course students will have at least 24 completed works
demonstrating a clear understanding of concepts and techniques to
qualify for AP evaluation standards. Students will primarily be
preparing work for the Breadth section of the portfolio during the first
half of the course. Students will transition into more open-ended and
exploratory work for the Concentration section of the portfolio during
the second half of the course.

Daily Participation Points will be given each class period.

Consequences for classroom rule violations are:
1st warning- lose participation points, 2nd warning lose participation points
and are receive class detention for 15 minutes on announced day,3rd warning
lose participation points and receive class detention for 30 minutes on
announced day

At the conclusion of the semester the student should:

Demonstrate knowledge of Concept (image, theme, or idea)
Composition (elements of art and principles of design associated with
the arrangement of artistic parts in order to achieve an effect) and
Execution (technical skills to develop the Drawing portfolio);
Be able to demonstrate knowledge of creating fine arts using a variety
of techniques and mediums;
Identify and describe the process of creating fine arts using a variety
of techniques and mediums;
Be able to use creative and systematic investigation of formal and
conceptual issues;
Develop a greater understanding of fine arts through acquiring a
personal perspective and approach to creating fine arts;
Develop a greater understanding of making art as an ongoing process
requiring the use of informed and critical decision making;
Appreciate the process, techniques and outcomes of a variety of
artistic renderings;
Produce a personal portfolio of completed projects, including an Artist
Statement and Concentration Statement;
Demonstrate improvement by keeping a comprehensive sketchpad of
ideas, plans, assignments, and other forms of sketch art;

Develop skills to become independent thinkers who contribute

inventively and critically to their culture through the making of art;
Demonstrate an understanding ethics in art by producing unique and
high quality works of art in a concentration series.
Required Materials
Sketchbook,Portfolio, Pencils,
Charcoal (Compressed and Vine), Blending Stumps (Q-tips will work
in a pinch), White eraser, 1 box
colored pencils,1 box markers, A set of paint brushes

Weekly Assignments and Participation: You will have in-class and

out-of-class assignments that I will review on a bi-weekly basis to see
that you have completed the assignments. Principles of Art and
Elements of Design; Develop and monitor advanced considerations of
media, composition, themes, ideas, and concepts through the
advanced uses of compositional elements; Identify specific visual issue
(conceptual thesis) that can be pursued as a Concentration by using a
coherent plan of investigation to develop a body of work; Reflect on
work and the work of peers with informed and critical decision
making skills to make suggestions for improvement of personal work
and the work of others.
ONGOING CRITIQUES AND SELF REFLECTION: Students will
fully participate in all critiques and submit self evaluations and
reflections on all completed work. Critiques and displays of work are
ongoing. Students are expected to participate in class critiques of
their personal work as well as the work of their peers and master
artists. The vocabulary of art will be used to engage in written and
verbal critiques of these works. Critique Participation is Mandatory.
Studio hours, Sketchbooks, Art Show
Studio Hours: Students are required to attend a minimum of 12
outside of class studio hours. Sketchbooks (independent work)

Sketchbooks: Students are required to keep sketchbooks and

complete various assignments and thumbnails throughout the course.
Sketchbooks reviewed on a b i-weekly basis.
Art Show: All students will display work at one of the two annual arts
shows occurring at the end of the term in the Winter or Spring.
Vocabulary Journal: You will be given new vocabulary words based
on the current project and/or method being studied and required to
maintain an ongoing log of this material in this journal. These
vocabulary words will assist you in your ability to participate
intelligently in critiques and discussions about art. Journals will be
graded on a bi-weekly basis to ensure your participation and
comprehension of in-class material.
Tests/Quizzes: As in any other course you will have two Final exams,
one at the end of each semester. Any other tests and/or quizzes will
most likely be task-based and offer you the opportunity to apply your
learning through problem solving and the act of creating. These
remain TBA at my discretion.
Final Portfolio: You will be turning in all of your completed
assignments in the form of a Final Portfolio. Every Artist should keep
a portfolio of his or her own work, so you are required to create one in
order to pass this course. A total of at least 24 works must be included
in this Portfolio.
In class Projects: We will be exploring art by creating artwork and
studying the artwork of the masters. We will produce art using
different mediums, materials and concepts associated with art. Be
prepared to be challenged. When you feel like something is to easy for
you, let me know. It is my belief that you only learn when you are
being challenged. When we master something that means it is time to
try something else, so we can grow as artists that much more. In that
sense, if you are less excited about some projects than others, keep in
mind we will move on to the next project soon enough. We are a
collective group of individuals and what may be interesting to you
may not interest all other students in the group. In
order to be fair, we will all try as a group and we will all find which

processes work best for us individually through embracing variety in

all projects.
COURSE GRADING SCALE:
A=100-93
B=92-85
C=85-75
D=74-67
F=66-0
Grading Breakdown
The course is designed to be a rigorous, college-level studio art course
In order to pass the class, Portfolios must demonstrate improvement
and evidence of continued critical decision making.
Final Exam 25%
Participation and Studio Etiquette 25%
Working Portfolio (Including Projects) 50%
Expectations: AP portfolio evaluation is based upon the following
criteria;
Consistent, high quality work
Creative application of principals of design
Accomplished use of elements of design
Well informed use of composition
Evidence of creative thinking
Innovative use of materials to create art
Clear and concise use of materials demonstrated in technique
Evidence of experimentation and risk taking
Clear indication of originality of idea and production of art
QUALITY
Through direct teacher instruction, emphasis will be placed on the

production of a volume of quality pieces of art work. Students will be

provided opportunities and in-class assignments designed to aid in the
development of mastery of concept, composition, and execution of
their personal ideas. Students will develop a portfolio of college-level
drawings that show evidence of mastery in concept, composition, and
execution and themes. Students will demonstrate mastery of design in
concept, composition and execution of original drawings through the
quality section portfolios
BREADTH
Students explore a variety of concepts and approaches to demonstrate
their abilities and to develop versatility with techniques, problem
solving and ideation. Students are expected to use a variety of media,
concepts, and approaches to investigate these key concepts, and
develop their personal ideation.
CONCENTRATION
Students will follow outlined processes to develop a cohesive
underlying original visual idea and include a specific plan of action.
Specific plans of investigation in Drawings for the concentration
include documenting the development of ideas over time. Students
will develop a working definition of what constitutes an acceptable
and successful Concentration. Before starting the Concentration,
students must be individually counseled about the development of
aPlan of Action. Plans will be individually monitored in Studio hours
both inside and outside of class throughout the process.
CONCENTRATION TOPICS
Students may select their own topic for the concentration portion of
the course. A concentration is a body of related works that
demonstrate a commitment to the idea. It is thoughtful investigation
of a specific visual idea. It is not a selection of a variety of works
produced as solutions to class projects or a collection of works with
differing intents. Ideas could include anything from shiny objects to
idioms. All topics must be approved in advance and demonstrate
development of the idea.
Ethics and Artistic Integrity: Artistic integrity as it applies to work
in drawing will be discussed in great detail. Plagiarism will not be

tolerated. Students are not allowed to copy published photographs.

Work based on photographs or the work of other artists must move
beyond mere duplication and provide the basis for a personal
approach to an idea.
Developing artistic integrity: Classes will begin with DO NOWS
that promote creative original thinking. Students will spend the first
5-10 minutes resolving issues in art responding to prompts such as,
Select an object in the room and draw it in the process of being
destroyed, and Draw a series of lines that correspond to the music
that plays.
POLICIES:
Assignments: NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED, NO EXCUSES.
You are high school students at an elite college preparatory school. If you are
absent it is your responsibility to make-up the work. It is your responsibility
to seek out my help and I will make myself available to give you all you need
to improve as an artist and a scholar.
Students will come to class prepared and on time.
Definition of Prepared: Every day you will show up witha sketchbook,
working writing utensil, and an open mind.
You will be given a sketchbook because you are expected to have one every
day. You will be given an art bin to leave your sketchbook, drawings and
materials in the classroom. You should always have a pencil and an eraser to
complete your work and I will provide you with any additional materials.
Attached is a list of additional materials you may bring if you like. IF YOU DO
NOT COME WITH A PENCIL, YOU MAY BORROW ONE OF MINE AT THE COST OF
1 POINT OFF YOUR DAILY PARTICIPATION GRADE.
Student Code of Academic Integrity: Please refer to your student
handbook for more information regarding academic integrity.
SPECIAL NOTE: New school wide policies have been issued (such as use of
Passports, Uniforms, etc). Please note that your teacher will enforce all new
policies in this classroom.
Subject to Change Statement: Policies are subject to change, with or without notice as deemed
appropriate by the instructor of this course.

A note about your teacher: I demand that every student in my classroom

is treated with respect. That means in this classroom you will treat yourself,
your teacher, your classroom, and your peers with respect. That also means
that when you come to class you know you will be treated with an equal
amount of respect. If you have any questions or concerns, I will make myself
available to meet with you. If you are having a problem, see me so we can
address it before it becomes a bigger issue ()
Follow this guideline and do your best at all in-class assignments, and you
will.
I have read this students classroom syllabus and understand the
requirements and responsibilities for all coursework and materials.
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Student Signature

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Parent Signature _________________________

Parent phone number and email

Date: _________
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The first question I ask myself when something doesn't seem to be beautiful
is
why do I think it's not beautiful. And very shortly you discover that there is
no reason.
- John Cage (American Composer)

Content and/or Skills Taught:

Introduction, Portfolio Construction, Procedures and Safety in the
Studio, Goal setting, applying creative problem solving, Sketchbook
cover design
Drawing Projects Demonstrating Understanding-line, shape, shading
Ways of Seeing: using a view finder, grids, drawing from the right side
of the brain 1, 2 and 3 point perspective
Major Assignments and/or Assessments:
PORTFOLIO PIECES: Line Study-Cross Contour Drawing, Positive and
Negative Space- Subtractive, Still life (1 Pencil, 1 Charcoal, 1 Wash),
Expressive line drawing, Exploration of conceptual drawing concerns,
Perspective- Architectural Drawing Class Critique
BREADTH: Developing skills and techniques using a variety of
materials and approaches towards art making.
Content and/or Skills Taught: Skill, Elements and Principles of Design
Major Assignments and/or Assessments:
PORTFOLIO PIECES Gesture drawings, Facial Proportions, Figure
Proportions, Human Skeleton
BREADTH: developing skills and techniques using a variety of
materials and approaches towards art making.
Content and/or Skills Taught: Skill, Elements and Principles of Design
Major Assignments and/or Assessments:
PORTFOLIO PIECE Color pencil drawing (Self Portrait)Stippling
Assignment-Pen and Ink Nature Study, Class Critique, Exam
BREADTH: developing skills and techniques using a variety of
materials and approaches towards art making.
Content and/or Skills Taught: Color Theory Construct a color wheel
by mixing colors
Major Assignments and/or Assessments:

PORTFOLIO PIECE Pastels, Colored Pencils Water Color

PORTFOLIO PIECE Drawing from observation, imagination, or a
combination (3 studies)
Class Critique
BREADTH: developing skills and techniques using a variety of
materials and approaches towards art making.
Content and/or Skills Taught: Design, Typography and Experimental
Art
Major Assignments and/or Assessments:
PORTFOLIO PIECE Markers, Painting, Tempera, Watercolor,
Photography Select and Document works for Breadth section of the
course.
Class Critique
Unit Name or Timeframe: Concentration
Content and/or Skills Taught: Develop a body of work investigating a
strong underlying visual idea in drawing; Demonstrate a range of
abilities and versatility with technique, problem solving, and ideation;
Analyze and discuss artwork
Major Assignments and/or Assessments:
PORTFOLIO PIECE Concentration 3 pieces, Begin Concentration
Statements, Class Critique
Unit Name or Timeframe: Concentration
Content and/or Skills Taught:
Develop a body of work investigating a strong underlying visual idea
in drawing; Demonstrate a range of abilities and versatility with
technique, problem solving, and ideation; Analyze and discuss artwork
Major Assignments and/or Assessments:
PORTFOLIO PIECE Concentration 3 pieces
Continue Editing Concentration Statements
Class Critique
Unit Name or Timeframe: Concentration
Content and/or Skills Taught: Develop a body of work investigating a
strong underlying visual idea in drawing; Demonstrate a range of
abilities and versatility with technique, problem solving, and ideation;
Analyze and discuss artwork
Major Assignments and/or Assessments:

PORTFOLIO PIECE Concentration 3 pieces

Finish Concentration Statements
Class Critique
Unit Name or Timeframe: Presenting and Documenting Work
Content and/or Skills Taught: Professional Expectations for Presenting
Work, Proper Care and Handling of Art Work, How to Hang and
Display Work, How to Photograph and Properly Document Art Work,
Formal Critique Etiquette (Describe, Analyze, Judge, Interpret,
Evaluate)
Major Assignments and/or Assessments:
Present and document all work in Spring or Winter Art Show.
Complete self evaluation and peer critique forms.
Submit Portfolios to AP Testing Centers.
Alternate Approaches
Course is 5 days/week for 3 credits; classes are 90 minutes. (81000
minutes/135 hours in theclassroom, 720 minutes/ 12 hours mandatory
after school studio time) Tuesday and Thursday studio hours will be
from 4:00-6:00 after school. Course will be one semester with options
to take a sister course for an additional semester and 6 mandatory
studio hour check-ins for portfolio review when not enrolled in the
course.
In other words:
Students enrolled first semester are required to attend 6 studio hours
second semester;
Students enrolled second semester are required to attend 6 studio
hours first semester.
All students will receive the syllabus at the beginning of the school
year and sign a commitment form to attend studio hours in the
semester not proceeding or following in the course in which they are
enrolled.
Textbooks
Title:The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: A
Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher/ Putnam; Penguinputnam Inc
Published Date: 1999

Author: Betty Edwards

Description:
*When Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was first published in
1979, it hit the New York Times bestseller list within two weeks and
stayed there for more than a year. In 1989, when Dr. Betty Edwards
revised the book, it went straight to the Times list again. Now Dr.
Edwards celebrates the twentieth anniversary of her classic book with
a second revised edition. Over the last decade, Dr. Edwards has
refined her material through teaching hundreds of workshops and
seminars. Truly The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, this
edition includes: the very latest developments in brain research new
material on using drawing techniques in the corporate world and in
education instruction on self-expression through drawing an updated
section on using color detailed information on using the five basic
skills of drawing for problem solving Drawing on the Right Side of the
Brain is the worlds most widely used drawing-instruction guide.
People from just about every walk of life