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    Hampden Academy 

    Hampden Academy challenges all students to achieve individual excellence. 


     
     
    Course Syllabus
    Course Information

    Course Title: Advanced Sculpture 1, 2, 3, or 4

    Course Number: 954, 956, 957, 959

    Course Date:

    Course Location: 110

    Instructor: Melanie Crowe


    Email: ​[email protected]

    Course Description: In this advanced level set of courses, students will utilize the information
    gained in Sculpture 1 & 2 to expand their creative exploration using the tools,
    techniques, and concepts in three-dimensional art. Students will investigate
    artists working in three dimensions to provide an understanding of art
    history, inspiration, and an understanding of how artists contribute to culture
    and society. Work is focused on the students’ vision utilizing ​originality and
    creative problem solving to develop their portfolio of work​ and an
    emphasis on producing advanced sculptural and craft design art works using
    a variety of media. Instruction will allow students to further develop their
    artistic voice in three-dimensional media, while exploring techniques that are
    of individual interest. Student driven media selections may include the
    following: books arts, clay, metal, plaster, fibers, found object, papier-mâché,
    stone, and installation.​ ​Through critique and discussion students will
    continue use of communication skills and an understanding of Art as a visual
    language.

    Prerequisite/Program: Sculpture 1 & 2

    Graduation Standards: Art Fundamentals AND Sculpture ​or​ Art 2 are needed to meet the Fine Arts
    graduation requirement for Art

    Standards: Priority Standards:


    Maine Learning Results
    Disciplinary Literacy
    A2 Elements of Art and Principles of Design as related to 3-Dimensional
    A3 Media, Tools, Techniques, and Processes
    Creation, Performance, and Expression
    B3 Making Meaning
    Creative Problem Solving
    C1 Application of Creative Process
    Additional Standards:
    Maine Learning Results
    Aesthetics and Criticism
    D1 Aesthetics and Criticism
    Visual and Performing Art Connections
    E3 Goal-Setting
    E5 Interpersonal Skills

    National Core Art Standards


    Connecting
    VA:Cn10.1 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experience to
    make art.
    Creating
    VA:Cr1.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas, and work.
    VA:Cr2.1 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
    Presenting
    VA:Pr5.1 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for
    presentation.
    Responding
    VA:Re9.1 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    SLO: Foundational Concepts

    Learning Outcomes

    Outcomes: By the end of the semester, students will be able to:


    ◍ Define the concept of Art and its’ significance & importance to their
    education and in culture.
    ◍ Exercise and demonstrate use and mastery of the Elements / Principles
    of Art.
    ◍ Use creative problem solving skills within their approach to
    artmaking.
    ◍ Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills by utilizing a step-by-step
    approach to specific issues in class projects.
    ◍ Create original & unique works of art that illustrate personal meaning.
    ◍ Demonstrate skill & understanding of a variety of sculpture materials.
    ◍ Develop a series of goals for their artwork.
    ◍ Analyze, interpret and evaluate the form and content of works of art.
    ◍ Create a digital portfolio of their entire body of work.
    ◍ Reflect upon their learning through reflective response prompts and
    artist statements.
    Instructional Methods

    Methods: Advanced Sculpture is a hands-on project based class that challenges


    students to meet their individual level of excellence using creative problem
    solving strategies. Topics will be introduced (​lecture)​ , discussed (​class
    participation​), practiced (​project creation​), critiqued (​class discussion)​ , and
    electronic discussion (​email & Google Classroom discussion)​ to a high level
    of craftsmanship. Once students have created a quality finished product, they
    will present it to the class.

    Supporting Materials
    Materials: Course Handouts, Google Classroom, Sketchbook, Folder, Pencil

    Google Classroom​ - You will be required to bring your Chromebook to class


    everyday. Classroom is used to display project objectives, project
    assignments, rubrics, feedback, and course handouts. We will also use it as a
    platform to have class discussions about work. *Make sure you enable
    notifications. Read all posts & emails. Respond promptly to emails and
    reflective response prompts.
    Sketchbook/Visual Journal & Folder​- Get a sturdy sketchbook as it is a
    record of everything we do in class. Sketchbook/Visual Journals and Folder
    will contain: project objectives, class notes, vocabulary & definitions, notes
    from class discussions and presentations, sketches of ideas and work to be
    created. You need to bring your sketchbook/visual journal and folder every
    day to class and keep it up to date.

    Google Classroom Code: see Course description handout

    ​Assignments Course is student driven and designed focusing on creating a portfolio of


    work that speaks to their interests and voice as an artist.

    Assessment

    Formative assessment tools:


    Check-ins, Exit tickets, Observation, Google Forms, Checklists, Hand signals
    (thumbs up / down), Reflective Journal Response (in process), Critiques

    Summative assessment tools:


    Artwork, Digital Portfolio, Reflective Journal Response / Artist Statements
    (end of project), rubrics, worksheets, Assessments

    Grading Policy Projects 50%


    (Rubric driven: Artwork 40%, Digital Portfolio 10%)
    Reflective Practice 20%
    (Critiques, Reflective Journal Response)
    Classwork & Participation 20%
    (Preparedness, Skill Acquisition, Class Discussion, Use of time,
    Critiques, Application of Concepts)
    Assessments 10%
    (Unit Quizzes, Vocabulary, and Final Exam)

     
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