Studio art/ Art Portfolio 2011-12 syllabus Teacher: Ms. Moore Pinconning High School

1. Studio Art & Art Portfolio
….for the gifted, talented or completely motivated artist
Pinconning High School
Studio Art Syllabus 2011- 12
Ms. Moore, mooreb@pasd.org
Visit PHS art website @: www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com
Course Description
If you are an intermediate or advanced studio artist, your vision of yourself as an artist
will be enhanced by this course. This class will cover a wide range of art mediums and
techniques. You will gain a new appreciation for your own unique art style, as well as
improve on your art skills through hands- on studio work. This course is based on
highly independent work to allow individual artistic styles to surface, and students
are expected to take their work seriously. Portfolio preparation will be a focus of this
course as well, and students will be required to create at least six strong pieces ranging in
various mediums to be included in their growing portfolio. Studio art also follows the
standards designed by both the Michigan and the National art benchmarks. This course is
capped with an art show, as well as an art website published by each studio artist.
Course Requirements
If you are an intermediate art student, you will be given help in refining your skills as you
develop more complex abilities and diversify your portfolio…Intermediate students will
be encouraged to stick to projects dealing directly with techniques being taught in class.
Advanced students may “jump around” with the different mediums and work on
independent projects as long as each project has clear inspirations. Every student will
have equal individual art advice from the teacher. Students are expected to attend the
DIA or FIA field trip in the Spring, as well as to highly consider joining PHS art club.
Enhancing the community through art is also explored. Art careers are given time each
Friday after a brief art history review or update, such as 21st century artists or featured
guest speakers.
In studio art, you have the freedom to choose your own medium and art subject.
HOWEVER, you do have deadlines pertaining to amount of work accomplished.

2. Therefore, I grade your accomplished work on a regular basis. Completed finished
work is graded only at term end, and must be presented to the teacher in a
professional manner with high expectations of art show quality work.
Accomplished Work Grading Rubric:
____/ 25 Overall Creativity
____/ 25 Overall Appearances
____/ 25 Professional Behaviors / Class Participation/ Work Progress
____/ 25 Medium Techniques & Skills
____/ 100 Total
• Final Exam. Every class is required to give a final exam in high school. The
final exam will cover art techniques, art history, the art elements and principles,
and the various cultures studied. Total = 100 points
Points possible per term:
____/ 500 points Accomplished Work Grades (5x per term, randomly graded)
____/ 500 points Final, completed work
____/200 points art website
____/ 100 Term Clean-up/ Care and use of materials
____/ 100 Friday participation
____/ 200 FINAL EXAM: 2nd semester ONLY
****Please note: Due to budget cuts, I am no longer able to allow unlimited use of art
supplies in studio art. Please refer to handout on available materials for your use. You
will be required to check these off as you acquire them, completed work or not. Materials
will be available to you at cost, or you may purchase them on your own after you have
reached your material limit. …If only money grew on trees
Grading Scale:

3. The following art mediums will be covered:
• Watercolor
• Acrylic paint
• Pastels
• Charcoal/ pencil
• Sculpture
• Mixed- Media
• Ink
• Oil
• Photography
Lessons will be given on the following art categories:
• Still- Life
• Abstract Art
• Faces & Figure Drawing
• Drawing techniques
• Landscape
• Art History
• Art Integration
• Art Principles & Elements
Classroom rules: RESPECT. ...for everyone and everything. It is that simple.
• Follow all rules as stated in the PHS student handbook.
• Respect yourself, your teacher, and everyone else.
• Be in your seat when the bell rings with 2 sharpened pencils, an eraser, and with
attentive behavior.

4. • Talk only when appropriate and with peers at your table only. Keep
conversation levels low. No talking during instruction time when the teacher is
giving a lesson.
o **ATTENTION** There will be NO talking of inappropriate topics in
this classroom without direct consequences! This year there is a ZERO
TOLERANCE POLICY for such inappropriate conversations. Talking in
the classroom is a privilege I allow for your enjoyment, but it certainly is
not a requirement. The first time I hear an inappropriate conversation and/
or language you WILL be removed from your seat away from those you
were having a conversation with for a minimum of 2 weeks in addition to
a write-up. The second offensive will result in a permanent removal from
your chosen seating arrangement.
 Inappropriate Topics Include: illegal acts ( such as drinking),
hurtful gossip (talking about someone else (student or staff
member) in a negative way), inappropriate language…
o If I tell you to quiet down, that means LOWER your voice so that I can
not hear your conversation; this includes a general “Class, lower your
voices.” That includes YOU if you are talking. If you fail to lower your
voice, you WILL be removed from your table for the rest of the hour.
Second offense will be for the rest of the week; Third for the rest of the
semester.
• Respect the art room and all art materials. Clean up your area and all of the
supplies that you used for the day. Put supplies neatly back where they belong.
Consequences:
1. Warning and/ or removal from art activity and/or seat
2. Call, email, or note sent home
3. Office Referral
**Students not ready or prepared for class on time will be given a tardy for the day.
Please Note: This includes NOT having 2 sharpened pencils and an eraser at the
beginning of class!!! If you do not have a pencil ready for class, I will supply one for
you, but this will earn you a tardy for the day. Remember, if I can not start class on time
because you failed to come prepared, it is necessary to fairly give you a consequence for
making the entire class wait.
***Office Referrals/ Write- Ups will be given immediately for given behaviors not
appropriate for a classroom environment.
Rewards:
1. The JOY of an enriching, creative environment.
2. Good Grades
3. Art Shows
4. Creating your own artwork and having it to share and enjoy

5. 5. I-pod privileges.
Please RETURN ONLY the below information. Art syllabus due Thursday, September
6, 2011.
Dear Parent(s) and/ or Guardian(s),
My name is Ms. Moore and I am looking forward to being your child’s art teacher for the 2011-12 school
year! I have been teaching art at Pinconning Area Schools for over ten years and not only teach, but also
live and embrace our community as well. I have a Bachelor of Fine arts degree from Bowling Green State
University, have studied art and architecture at the Richmond College in London, and received my Art
Education degree from SVSU. I am currently finishing up my graduate degree at SVSU in mastery
teaching. Please note that the easiest way to contact me is via email at: mooreb@pasd.org. I can assure you
of a prompt reply.
Please read the above syllabus to ensure you agree to my expectations for your student in my class. Also, it
is important to fill out the contact information so that I can contact you for behavior issues promptly before
they escalate to an office referral, or better yet, so that I can inform you of your student’s success in the
art classroom.
Thank you. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Ms. Moore
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____Yes. I have read and agree to the above terms and conditions of the 2011-12 PHS art
syllabus. I understand there is a $15.00 art fee due October 31, 2011 to help cover my
child’s art supplies he/ she will be using this semester. I also understand that I can keep
updated on happenings, art lessons and more at www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com.
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Parent Signature: _____________________________
Student Signature: _____________________________
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