Mike Quinn (P. Michael Quinn)
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Phone: (931) 394-3262
E-Mail: mquinn@webbschool.com
pmquinn@blomand.net
Website: www.pmquinn.net/webb
RenWeb should be fully utilized
this semester.
Grading:
Projects 50%
Daily
work/Journal/Sketchbook 20%
Portfolio 20%
Participation 10%
Quarter
100%
The
two quarter grades will be averaged
to derive your final grade.
Course Description:
Pre-requisite: Art I
Art II continues and expands upon the skills introduced in
Art I. The studio projects incorporate a
wider variety of drawing and painting media and the student is introduced to
three dimensional techniques. During the
second quarter students may create the script, sets and puppets and perform
their original production.
Projects: Assigned
projects will require several
classes to complete and will likely
require substantial effort beyond class time.
Projects may include presentations and written reports as well as
creative art work.
Portfolio:
You must keep all artwork and instructional materials, handouts, quizzes, articles etc.
that I give you in an organized form. You will be provided with a portfolio folder and shelf
or drawer space. I will ask to see select
materials from time to time, and you must be able to provide them in good
order.
Put your name and
date on everything.
Your name, date and
class period must be legibly written on all materials submitted for
grading. On two dimensional works this
information must be provided in the front lower right hand corner.
Assessment:
Objective
assessment may not be as straightforward on your creative work as it is in
other courses. You are encouraged to
defend your work against any assessment I may give you that you believe is not
in keeping with your grade expectation. Exact
criteria may vary from assignment to assignment, but the following will be
applied to performance assignments:
A =
exceeds the requirements and exhibits independent resourcefulness
B =
accurately meets the requirements and exhibits some initiative
C =
meets the minimum requirements
D =
something is submitted, but it fails to meet the minimum requirements
F =
failure to submit the assignment
Timeliness:
You will find that time outside of class will be needed to complete major projects. Plan to
work during your free periods, lunch, or after school. All required assignments are to be completed
prior to the beginning of the class at which they are due for full credit. Otherwise,
the maximum possible grade will be
reduced by 5 points for each day it is late, but the lowest grade
for adequately performed late work will be 50.
Work
late due to excused absences must be presented at the beginning of the first
class attended after such absence.
It is your responsibility to make
up all work missed during any type of absence. You should have ample notice of assignments
due, and should work ahead if absences are foreseen, such as those due to
sporting events. If you are not certain
of missed assignments call a classmate or me, or better yet, simply work as far
ahead as comfortably possible.
Participation:
Your
participation and behavior influence the overall effectiveness
of the class for you and others. The
quarter starts with a participation grade of 100. The participation grade is lowered by the
respective points for inappropriate
behavior such as the following:
Late
for class – progressive –2 (first tardy), 4 (second) 6 (third) etc.
Distractive Talking–3
Disruption-10
I
strongly urge you to keep the School Motto, Mission, and Honor Code in mind at all times
and to behave accordingly. Although I
hope for a relaxed, comfortable, fun yet stimulating and challenging classroom
environment, I do not tolerate inappropriate or disruptive behavior. I hope that students understand the general meaning
of “inappropriate” and “disruptive” by now, and that my personal
tolerance/intolerance zone for behaviors that may fall into these categories is
clearly and consistently indicated if and when they arise.
Pledge:
Unless
I otherwise indicate, all work is to be
performed independently. In other
words, all work is “pledged”. The pledge must be written in full
on all quizzes and reports submitted for grading. This is for purposes of tradition and
reminder, as you are always on your honor and the pledge is thus redundant.
Reading
assignments are homework and must be performed when assigned.
Work on
your projects consistently. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or relate
concerns or problems relative to the course.
Do not hesitate to come to extra help or work in the studio outside of
assigned class time. Relax.
Have fun. Do well.
List of planned topics and projects. Exact
assignments and deadlines are provided below.
Re
-Introduction – What is Art? Who is
Matthew Barney?
Art in America
Articles
Self Portrait Painting
Sculpture
Construction Techniques
Recycle Sculpture
Fauvism - Expressionism
Cubism - Dada
Bauhaus - Surrealism
Abstract Expressionism – Pop Art
Op Art - Minimalism
Printmaking
Photo-Realism – Installation Art
Folk
Art – Performance Art
Artforum
Articles
Puppet
show production or Still Life Painting