NEWMAN SCHOOL
BOSTON, MA
IB Visual Art Year 2
Ms. Goldman Fall 2011
Course Description
Over two years, students develop their skills in planning, creating, discussing and analyzing art. They study the art of various cultures and examine the qualities that make art “good”. The two years will culminate with an exhibition of a body of work.
Course Requirements
Students are required to complete a variety of class and home studio, investigation and other related projects; all studio projects muse be worked on at some point during class. It is not possible to pass this course without completing ALL assignments. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN “F” IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE ALL THE WORK FOR THIS CLASS!!!
Required Materials
You should already have the following materials:
Investigation workbook
Pen (rollerball)
Goals and Objectives
Enable students to:
• Investigate past, present and emerging forms of visual arts and engage in producing, appreciating and evaluating these
• Develop an understanding of visual arts from a local, national and international perspective
• Build confidence in responding visually and creatively to personal and cultural experiences
• Develop skills in, and sensitivity to, the creation of works that reflect active and individual involvement
• Take responsibility for the direction of their learning through the acquisition of effective working practices.
• Prepare for the IB external and internal assessments
Course policies and expectations
1. Talking while working is allowed, except when noted by instructor. However, more working than talking must go on. If you waste too much time talking, you will be required to stay after class to make up the time.
2. No food or drinks in class.
3. Bring your materials with you to class every day.
4. HOMEWORK MUST BE PASSED IN ON TIME TO RECEIVE CREDIT. ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED ON TIME TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT. You must complete all work in order to pass the course. Let me repeat: YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL WORK FOR THIS COURSE IN ORDER TO PASS. Daily homework assignments are due upon your return to class if you are absent on the due date. Long term assignments are due whether or not you are in class. Exceptions may be arranged only PRIOR to the due date, no excuses after.
5. Homework must be completed satisfactorily in order to receive full credit. Incomplete or unacceptable homework will result in after school tutorial. Guidelines for each homework assignment will be clearly given and you will be expected to complete each assignment to the best of your ability while fulfilling all the requirements.
7. Your grade for the course is calculated in points. Each assignment is given a point value depending on difficulty and/or complexity. At the end of the grading period, your points are added up and divided by the total number possible. You can check your progress online at www.mygradebook.com.
8. You must work on all studio projects at some point during class. Studio projects that were done completely outside of class will not be accepted. You do not have to do the entire project during class, but you need to work on it during at least one class period before it is due or it will not be accepted. STUDIO PROJECTS COMPLETED ENTIRELY OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.