The document is a syllabus for an Art 2 course at Pinconning High School. It provides an overview of the course, which builds on basic art skills and encourages experimentation with different mediums. Students will complete art projects every 1-2 weeks worth 100 points total. The syllabus outlines grading criteria, materials that will be covered, classroom rules emphasizing respect, and consequences for violations. It requests that parents sign agreeing to the terms and providing contact information.

1. Advanced Art
Pinconning High School
Art 2 Syllabus 2016- 17
Mrs. Holmes, mooreb@pasd.org
Visit PHS art website @: www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com
Course Description
Art 2 is designed for students who have a solid background in basic art skills and
techniques through taking the Art 1 course. This course will encourage you to dive
deeper into your own individuality than Art 1, and to begin experimenting with
combining different mediums into one project. The art elements and principles should be
evident in your compositions, as well as a solid understanding of the meaning behind
your art pieces. New ways of seeing art on different dimensions is stressed, as well as
introducing you to new art mediums and techniques, such as Batik, oil, and photography.
This class follows the National and State visual arts benchmarks.
Course Requirements
Throughout Art 2, you will be taught specific art techniques that will be evidenced
through a corresponding art project for the first couple of weeks. Eventually, students
maintaining a B grade or above will move into more independent, highly- individualized
and creative art projects. New concepts will be introduced and previous concepts will be
strengthened. Art 2 will be highly encouraged to participate in PHS Art Club and the
2017 downtown Pinconning Artwalk in May, 2017. If you are in advanced art for the
second time, you need to see Mrs. Holmes ASAP. Studio Art and independent studies is
currently no longer an option.
You will be creating a final art project every 1-2 weeks. Each project will be worth
a total of 100 points, and will be graded using the following guidelines:
____/ 25 Overall Creativity
____/ 25 Overall Appearances
____/ 25 Professional Behaviors / Class Participation

2. ____/ 25 Medium Techniques & Skills
____/ 100 Total
• Quizzes. Throughout this course, I will occasionally give you quizzes when
necessary to determine student learning. There will be 5 quizzes given per
semester, each worth 10 points each. Total = 50 points
• 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 = 10% of your final semester grade
• Direct Instruction & Guided Learning: You will be graded on your ability to
follow along directly with class discussions, lessons, and effort in implementation
DAILY. DAILY grades account for the above plus use of class time.
Grading Scale:
The following art mediums will be covered:
• Watercolor
• Acrylic paint
• Pastels
• Charcoal/ pencil
• Sculpture
• Mixed- Media
• Ink
Lessons will be given on the following art categories:
• Still- Life
• Abstract Art

3. • 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.
• 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! There is a ZERO
TOLERANCE POLICY for such inappropriate conversations. Talking in
the classroom is a privilege I allow on occasion 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.
• Absolutely NO CELL PHONES during class unless given specific instruction to
do otherwise. We will be using chromebooks this year instead of cell phones.
Keep your cell phones in your locker and your locker locked. If you are having
locker issues, I will keep your cell phone for you in my desk drawer.
• Do your BEST WORK and work the entire hour, minus clean-up.

4. • YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING WHERE YOUR ART PROJECT
IS AT ALL TIMES!!! Get it out before you sit down as instructed. USE YOUR
ART BIN and know where you put your art project on the drying rack please.
• If you “lost” an art project, you must redo it for full credit. You should take
pictures of EVERY completed art project BEFORE turning it in as insurance in
case it gets misplaced. I have over 100 students, with approximately 10 projects
per term. Do the math. YOU MUST BE THE ONE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR
OWN WORK. Taking a photo is the BEST way to assure you get credit for your
work. Please email all photos to me PRIOR to you handing your final project in
You must do this as homework, not in class.
• ALL CLASSES begin with seating charts this year. If you work well after two
weeks, you will earn the option to choose your own seat.
• MUSIC will be played via Pandora Hit Radio when appropriate. If you are well
behaved and hard-working, you can earn the option of listening to your own
music via an MP3player, iPOD or other such device (not your phone). You will
be given a “Picasso Pass” when you earn this option Passes must be on your
desk to receive the award.
• Restroom/Leave passes are 2 per quarter.
Consequences:
1. Warning and/ or removal from art activity and/or seat
2. Call, email, or note sent home
3. Office Referral
Wasting Class Time???
Consequences:
1.Verbal Warning
2. Assigned Seat
3. Library Reference Picture option- Lost for entire semester, becomes homework
4. Parent/ guardian contact
**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:

5. 1. The JOY of an enriching, creative environment.
2. Good Grades, Art Shows, Art experiences
3. Music options, Choice seating chart, Award Certificates
Please RETURN ONLY the below information. Art syllabus due FRIDAY.
Dear Parent(s) and/ or Guardian(s),
My name is Mrs. Holmes and I am looking forward to being your child’s art teacher for the 2016-17 school
year! I have been teaching art at Pinconning Area Schools for over fifteen 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. 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. A
class fee of $15.00 is necessary and covers the costs of all needed art materials. This fee should NOT be
given to me. Instead, please give directly to the school bookstore via cash or a check made out to
Pinconning Area Schools. You or your child will be given a receipt, which I need to see but will give back
right away.
Join my art website or view class updates at www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com. You may also join
Remind101 using the information given to your child for class updates and art happenings in our area.
I encourage you to go to ARTPRIZE in Grand Rapids, MI with your child between Sept. 21 and October 8.
Visit www.artprize.org for more information or contact me directly.
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 1, 2014 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: _____________________________
Email address:
Home phone number:
Work phone number:
Cell phone:
Address:

6. 1. The JOY of an enriching, creative environment.
2. Good Grades, Art Shows, Art experiences
3. Music options, Choice seating chart, Award Certificates
Please RETURN ONLY the below information. Art syllabus due FRIDAY.
Dear Parent(s) and/ or Guardian(s),
My name is Mrs. Holmes and I am looking forward to being your child’s art teacher for the 2016-17 school
year! I have been teaching art at Pinconning Area Schools for over fifteen 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. 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. A
class fee of $15.00 is necessary and covers the costs of all needed art materials. This fee should NOT be
given to me. Instead, please give directly to the school bookstore via cash or a check made out to
Pinconning Area Schools. You or your child will be given a receipt, which I need to see but will give back
right away.
Join my art website or view class updates at www.pinconningartroom.blogspot.com. You may also join
Remind101 using the information given to your child for class updates and art happenings in our area.
I encourage you to go to ARTPRIZE in Grand Rapids, MI with your child between Sept. 21 and October 8.
Visit www.artprize.org for more information or contact me directly.
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 1, 2014 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.

Parent Signature: _____________________________
Student Signature: _____________________________
Email address:
Home phone number:
Work phone number:
Cell phone:
Address: