why art high

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Welcome to Art IInstructor: Molly Brennan

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GOAL:To effectively be able to

communicate, articulate, andexpress ideas through visualmeans.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

Drawing focus on OBSERVATIONAL work Painting focus on COLOR THEORY Printmaking focus on DESIGNSculpture focus on 3 dimensional FORM
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A Few Lessons That the

Visual Arts TeachElliot Eisner 2000


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The arts teach students that problems can have

more than one solution.


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Art celebrates multiple perspectives


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The arts teach students that small

differences have large effects.


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The arts help us to say what cannot be said.


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The arts enable us to have experiences

we can have from no other source.


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The arts position in the school curriculum

symbolizes to the young what adults

believe is important.


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Students in Art I will

Become fluent in using Art Vocabulary, including theElements and Principles of Art.

Solve meaningful and complex art problems as an

appropriate outlet for self-expression.

Improve visual perception, confidence, and appreciation.

Be prepared for upper level art courses.


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Otherartsy stuff

What we do:

Fundraising events such asCoffee House, Empty Bowls,Adopt-a-Family

Keeps art visible in theschool and communitythrough constant display ofartwork

Holiday Art Sale in

November Interested Art I students in

that maintain at least a B 1stand 2nd quarter will be invited

to join in December

National Art Honor Society


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HHS Annual Spring Show

Every May the AuxiliaryGym turns into an artgallery for 2 days. Everystudent in an Art or

Photography classshows a piece of workfrom their portfolio.Faculty and staff

members even showtheir work! We have areception opening night.

This art show hasbecome a hi hl


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F.A.Qs. ????????

HOW do you TAKE a studio art exam for the Advanced Placement test?

You dont actually TAKE an exam; the whole year in AP art is devoted to buildingthe AP portfolio, which is about 18-25 pieces. On exam day, students spend theallotted time to organizing slides and packaging up artwork to be sent to theCollege Board. Students enrolled in Honors submit a digital portfolio to me.

Does the AP exam cost money?Yes. Last years exam cost $82. There are funds available to students whocannot pay.

I dont want to pay. Will I still be considered an AP student?

Sort of. If you decide NOT to take the exam, you will NOT get the AP credit;it will appear on your transcripts that you took Art 3 HONORS instead of AP.Students ARE, however, expected to complete the portfolios as required by theAP course.

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What are the portfolios?

The Honors and AP portfolio consists oftwo sections BREADTH (12 pieces), and

a CONCENTRATION (12 pieces). Forstudents taking the AP exam, portfoliosare submitted to the Collegeboarddigitally. Additionally, students takingthe exam send 5 actual artworks to theCollegeboards for review.

Im not going to an art school or evenTHINKING about studying art in college.Why bother studying art so in depth?

The Honors and AP studio course is NOTdesigned solely for students going to artschool. It is, however, designed for

ARTISTS that are willing to accept achallenge and are willing to commit totasks. Jessica Powers, 2007

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