IB | VA
Course Syllabus
Instructor
Dorota Wnuczyńska e: dorotawnuczynska@lo3.gdynia.pl p: 692-828-775 r: 29G
Objective
The objective of IB | VA is to offer an advanced curriculum of art technique and concept to juniors and seniors who are interested in the arts and wish to engage in an academically rigorous but overwhelmingly beneficial artistic experience. IB | VA is designed to test the limits of student creativity and instill the values of critique and analysis while building a rich and diverse body of work.
Expectations
Expectations are very high in this course. As a two-year commitment, instructors will expect only the very best from students. A commitment to excellence on the part of the students will be required each and every day as there will be no room for anything less.
Course Syllabus
Instructor
Dorota Wnuczyńska e: dorotawnuczynska@lo3.gdynia.pl p: 692-828-775 r: 29G
Objective
The objective of IB | VA is to offer an advanced curriculum of art technique and concept to juniors and seniors who are interested in the arts and wish to engage in an academically rigorous but overwhelmingly beneficial artistic experience. IB | VA is designed to test the limits of student creativity and instill the values of critique and analysis while building a rich and diverse body of work.
Expectations
Expectations are very high in this course. As a two-year commitment, instructors will expect only the very best from students. A commitment to excellence on the part of the students will be required each and every day as there will be no room for anything less.
COURSE STRUCTURE & ASSESSMENTThe
IB standard places a variety of specific requirements on students in
order to meet their rigorous demands. Actual assessment will be based on
the following three requirements.
Comparative Study (20%)
A collection of research, investigation, and analysis comparing 3 or more works of art across time, culture, and method in order to determine the common threads that weave the history of the visual arts together. More info. |
Process Portfolio (40%)
A physical record of a student's progress through the course that includes sketches, images, annotation, written and typed analysis, technical studies, and a variety of other means by which process can be evidenced. More info. |
In order to meet these
requirements, Bay Port schedules IB courses over a span of two full
years. The two-year system offers and immense amount of instructional
time as well as the opportunity for two distinct learning styles and
environments.
Year One
During Year One students will explore the philosophical and conceptual history of art. Through artists and thinkers over the past few millennia students will develop an understanding of how art has evolved through time and why artists make the decisions they did and do. Essential questions during Year I include: “What is art?”, “Who decides what is art?”, and “On what criteria is that decision based?”. Assessment during Year I will be based on the following criteria:
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Year Two
Year Two students will enjoy a greater level of freedom to explore their interests, styles, and inspirations. Students will use the background they developed during year one as a foundation for greater exploration and experimentation. Assessment in Year II is based on following criteria:
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Appropriate Content
All content will be subject to the school's policy on appropriate content. Work deemed offensive, vulgar, profane, or otherwise "inappropriate" will not be displayed and therefore not graded. Any decision on this matter will be that of the instructor, perhaps through communication with other faculty or administration. To that end, all project ideas and concepts should be discussed with the instructor prior to the student beginning the project in order to avoid any confusion/consequences later on.
Taking Work Home/Outside the Room
All students are granted ample storage space in the room in order to keep work safe and present when needed. However, no student is confined to the room. Any student who wishes to work from home after school will assume the risks associated with that decision. Work damaged or destroyed will be the responsibility of the students. In the event of a "total devastation," the student may be required to start over.
Open Studio
Wednesday evenings after school an open studio is available to all students, currently in the form of an "Art Club." Art Club is not a club at all. It is an open studio that offers the opportunity to work outside of normal class hours. This time can be used to finish projects for class or create something entirely new. All art students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity in order fully benefit from their art experience. However, attendance is not required in any way. Furthermore, there is no sign up or official registration. Students are simply encouraged to show up and get something done. Hours are currently from the end of 12th period until no later than 6pm. Ending times will often be agreed upon by the instructor and students currently in attendance that day. Most evenings go until 4:30.
Furthermore, the Ceramics Lab, B102, is available to all of the instructor's students any period of the day, including during another class, but except the instructor's lunch period, every day, in order to provide students with the most amount of time possible to complete projects.
Classroom Expectations
Students enrolled in Richardson's art courses are required to meet the following expectations. An adherence to these expectations in necessary in order to build and maintain a positive working environment, as well as to grow and develop as artists.
-Be on time.
-Be on task. All hour, every day.
-Don't screw around..
-Limit conversation to those immediately surrounding you.
-Show respect for course materials.-Show respect for Richardson's personal space and things.
-Clean Up.
-Put all materials back where they were found. NOTHING GOES IN THE SINK so nothing should be LEFT IN THE SINK.
Classroom Privileges
The following privileges are offered to all of Richardson's students by virtue of simply enrolling in the course. These privileges are designed to encourage a generally positive environment in the hopes of developing and maintaining a positive working environment. All privileges are subject to revocation without notice.
-Conversation.
-Use of personal music and headphones.
-Free use of laptop.
-Eating & drinking.
-Use of hall pass (One out at a time).
-Control of the stereo.
-Use of cell phones AFTER clean up.
-Use of couch.
-Custom seating chart.
Participation
Students are expected to arrive on time each day. Upon arrival, students are expected to get their work out and begin. With only 45 short minutes to work each day, there is no time to waste waiting for the instructor to greet the class and tell them to work. All students are expected to have work each day. Days spent without work, or between projects for example, should be spent researching and planning another. This expectation extends from the beginning of the semester to the end, regardless of a students' completion of the minimum requirements for the course. Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately in the art room. This should go without saying. However, for the sake of clarity, a few examples of unacceptable behavior include swearing, horse-play, throwing objects, and showing disrespect for fellow classmates and the instructor. Any behavior contrary to these, but not limited to these, will face consequences.
Hall passes will be limited to student planners or other student supplied written notes. No "hall pass" material will be provided by the instructor and students are required to fill the pass with all necessary info before the instructor will sign. No students will be permitted outside of class without prior written approval. Students in violation of this requirement will not be allowed admission upon their return and the formal detention process will be initiated and filed with the office.
Consequences
Unacceptable behavior will be dealt with case by case and in accordance with school policy. All tardies will result in detention with the instructor during lunch or after school the day of the tardy. If this is not possible due to student transportation schedule an official detention slip will be filed with the office to be served at a later date agreed upon by both student and instructor. If detentions are not served, and/or tardies become regular to the point of habitual, an official student referral will be filed with the office. This course of action should be considered normal for all infractions of the behavioral expectations listed above.
All detentions are to be served with the instructor in the ceramics lab, B102 at a time agreed upon by both student and instructor. Most detentions will require the student to complete a specific task. Upon completion, the students' detention is considered served and no further action will be taken.
Artistic Integrity
As always, students are prohibited from copying work from any copyrighted source. Further, students are prohibited from accepting credit for material that is not their own either in concept or in completed form. All students are held to the highest standards of creative ownership. Any work deemed in violation of this policy will not be accepted towards the final portfolio submission.
All content will be subject to the school's policy on appropriate content. Work deemed offensive, vulgar, profane, or otherwise "inappropriate" will not be displayed and therefore not graded. Any decision on this matter will be that of the instructor, perhaps through communication with other faculty or administration. To that end, all project ideas and concepts should be discussed with the instructor prior to the student beginning the project in order to avoid any confusion/consequences later on.
Taking Work Home/Outside the Room
All students are granted ample storage space in the room in order to keep work safe and present when needed. However, no student is confined to the room. Any student who wishes to work from home after school will assume the risks associated with that decision. Work damaged or destroyed will be the responsibility of the students. In the event of a "total devastation," the student may be required to start over.
Open Studio
Wednesday evenings after school an open studio is available to all students, currently in the form of an "Art Club." Art Club is not a club at all. It is an open studio that offers the opportunity to work outside of normal class hours. This time can be used to finish projects for class or create something entirely new. All art students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity in order fully benefit from their art experience. However, attendance is not required in any way. Furthermore, there is no sign up or official registration. Students are simply encouraged to show up and get something done. Hours are currently from the end of 12th period until no later than 6pm. Ending times will often be agreed upon by the instructor and students currently in attendance that day. Most evenings go until 4:30.
Furthermore, the Ceramics Lab, B102, is available to all of the instructor's students any period of the day, including during another class, but except the instructor's lunch period, every day, in order to provide students with the most amount of time possible to complete projects.
Classroom Expectations
Students enrolled in Richardson's art courses are required to meet the following expectations. An adherence to these expectations in necessary in order to build and maintain a positive working environment, as well as to grow and develop as artists.
-Be on time.
-Be on task. All hour, every day.
-Don't screw around..
-Limit conversation to those immediately surrounding you.
-Show respect for course materials.-Show respect for Richardson's personal space and things.
-Clean Up.
-Put all materials back where they were found. NOTHING GOES IN THE SINK so nothing should be LEFT IN THE SINK.
Classroom Privileges
The following privileges are offered to all of Richardson's students by virtue of simply enrolling in the course. These privileges are designed to encourage a generally positive environment in the hopes of developing and maintaining a positive working environment. All privileges are subject to revocation without notice.
-Conversation.
-Use of personal music and headphones.
-Free use of laptop.
-Eating & drinking.
-Use of hall pass (One out at a time).
-Control of the stereo.
-Use of cell phones AFTER clean up.
-Use of couch.
-Custom seating chart.
Participation
Students are expected to arrive on time each day. Upon arrival, students are expected to get their work out and begin. With only 45 short minutes to work each day, there is no time to waste waiting for the instructor to greet the class and tell them to work. All students are expected to have work each day. Days spent without work, or between projects for example, should be spent researching and planning another. This expectation extends from the beginning of the semester to the end, regardless of a students' completion of the minimum requirements for the course. Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately in the art room. This should go without saying. However, for the sake of clarity, a few examples of unacceptable behavior include swearing, horse-play, throwing objects, and showing disrespect for fellow classmates and the instructor. Any behavior contrary to these, but not limited to these, will face consequences.
Hall passes will be limited to student planners or other student supplied written notes. No "hall pass" material will be provided by the instructor and students are required to fill the pass with all necessary info before the instructor will sign. No students will be permitted outside of class without prior written approval. Students in violation of this requirement will not be allowed admission upon their return and the formal detention process will be initiated and filed with the office.
Consequences
Unacceptable behavior will be dealt with case by case and in accordance with school policy. All tardies will result in detention with the instructor during lunch or after school the day of the tardy. If this is not possible due to student transportation schedule an official detention slip will be filed with the office to be served at a later date agreed upon by both student and instructor. If detentions are not served, and/or tardies become regular to the point of habitual, an official student referral will be filed with the office. This course of action should be considered normal for all infractions of the behavioral expectations listed above.
All detentions are to be served with the instructor in the ceramics lab, B102 at a time agreed upon by both student and instructor. Most detentions will require the student to complete a specific task. Upon completion, the students' detention is considered served and no further action will be taken.
Artistic Integrity
As always, students are prohibited from copying work from any copyrighted source. Further, students are prohibited from accepting credit for material that is not their own either in concept or in completed form. All students are held to the highest standards of creative ownership. Any work deemed in violation of this policy will not be accepted towards the final portfolio submission.
