AP Art History (Period 1, 2)
Course Description
Advanced Placement Art History
2010—2011 Course Requirements
Teacher: William Bowles, Point Loma High School, Room 202B
Telephone and Ext.: 619-223-3121 x4202
Email address: [email protected]
Webpage:
Textbook: Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, Thirteenth Edition, 2001 by Fred S. Kleiner, Christin
J. Mamiya, Richard G. Tansey; Harcourt College - see links page
Dear Student and Family Members:
Welcome to Advanced Placement Art History! Please read through the following information about the course, the AP exam, and my expectations. Students and their parent or guardian must sign the following agreement indicating an understanding and support of the requirements of AP Art History, including the time commitment to take the course and the financial commitment to take the AP exam. All students at Point Loma High signed up for AP courses must take the exam.
Course Description
Advanced Placement Art History provides students with an opportunity to examine major forms of artistic expression from the past and present and from a variety of cultures. It is a survey of world art, with a western emphasis, from the caveman to the present time. Areas of focus include Greece and Rome; Gothic; the Renaissance; and the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition, students will learn to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what they see or experience. In this course on Art History, we will learn how to see and tell about what we see with the special vocabulary of the art historian. As time allows, we’ll also do some studio art projects to get a better understanding of the artistic process. In accordance with school policy, in order to get that extra AP grade point credit on your high school transcript, (5 pts.=A, 4=B, 3=C) you must take the AP exam in May. If you pass the exam, you also get college credit as well. The major goal of the course is to prepare you to take the Advanced Placement examination.
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRS)
The Point Loma Staff and community set high expectations for scholarship and citizenship for all students, and we hold our students accountable for demonstrating achievement of the PLHS Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs) below, as well as meeting State content and performance standards. Students will become:
• Complex Thinkers who identify, analyze, integrate and apply information to develop solutions to problems.
• Effective Communicators who read, write, speak, and listen reflectively and critically as well as receive and interpret the messages of others in an effective manner.
• Healthy Life Style Advocates who establish, practice and support appropriate hygiene, proper nutrition, and life long physical fitness as well as demonstrate skills in resolving conflicts through positive, non-violent actions.
• Involved Citizens who contribute time, energy, and talents to improve the quality of life in their school, community, state, nation, and the world.
• Responsible Self Directed Learners and Workers who work independently and overcome obstacles by effective application of skills until a task is complete.
Homework.
AP Art History is a demanding course requiring daily homework. Students planning to earn a grade of “A” or “B” will discover that five to eight hours a week is minimal. In addition to the textbook, assignments include supplementary readings varying from a few pages to book length, chapter study guides, research projects, oral presentations, group discussion and comprehensive tests with multiple choice, essay and slide identification questions. Major assignments will be given in advance with specific due dates.
Citizenship. -- Students are expected to be punctual, prepared, and positive. Tardies not only adversely affect citizenship, but can damage academic grades, causing a reduction in class participation points. The following shows how tardies will be used in determining citizenship grades for six weeks.
Tardies Citizenship Grade
3 S
4 N
5 U
For detailed behavior expectations, refer to the school discipline code and the section on textbook and materials
Grades.
All AP Art History assignments are graded on a point system. In addition, coursework is weighted according to the following categories.
Tests – 70% of grade
Notebooks, long term assignments & museum write ups – 15% of grade
Class Participation – 15% of grade
Students should keep a written record of points and/or regularly check their grades on line. ScanTron tests will be reviewed in class and then retained by the teacher. Written work will be returned to students upon being scored. Students will be responsible for keeping track of returned assignments, should there be any discrepancies between the on line grades and returned student work.
Participation. A significant part of the APEH grade will be based on student participation. Each day that you are in class, on time and work productively and cooperatively you earn participation points. Points will be deducted for such things as, but not limited to, failure to bring working materials such as textbook, assignments and notes to class; disruptive behavior; working on other subjects; reading unrelated materials; and sitting idly. Participation will constitute approximately 15% of the class grade.
Notebook – You should take notes on readings, some lectures, and films. Once you have taken notes you should review them using the Cornell method or another that allows you to ask questions about what you've learned. Notebooks will be graded and must include notes showing your thoughts and reflections on the material, as well as comprehensive study guide responses.
Make-up Work/Late Work. After an excused absence, it is the student's responsibility to find out what has been missed. Failure to make up work missed will result in "0" points. Tests are to be taken when scheduled.. Being absent on the date before the test does not excuse you from taking the test when scheduled. Late work will be accepted one day late for ½ credit.
Textbooks and Materials
Textbooks will only need to be brought to school on an as needed basis. However, students are expected to bring paper, pencil, pen and other working materials to class daily. Failure to do so will lower the citizenship grade and possibly the academic grade also.
2010—2011 Course Requirements
Teacher: William Bowles, Point Loma High School, Room 202B
Telephone and Ext.: 619-223-3121 x4202
Email address: [email protected]
Webpage:
Textbook: Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, Thirteenth Edition, 2001 by Fred S. Kleiner, Christin
J. Mamiya, Richard G. Tansey; Harcourt College - see links page
Dear Student and Family Members:
Welcome to Advanced Placement Art History! Please read through the following information about the course, the AP exam, and my expectations. Students and their parent or guardian must sign the following agreement indicating an understanding and support of the requirements of AP Art History, including the time commitment to take the course and the financial commitment to take the AP exam. All students at Point Loma High signed up for AP courses must take the exam.
Course Description
Advanced Placement Art History provides students with an opportunity to examine major forms of artistic expression from the past and present and from a variety of cultures. It is a survey of world art, with a western emphasis, from the caveman to the present time. Areas of focus include Greece and Rome; Gothic; the Renaissance; and the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition, students will learn to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what they see or experience. In this course on Art History, we will learn how to see and tell about what we see with the special vocabulary of the art historian. As time allows, we’ll also do some studio art projects to get a better understanding of the artistic process. In accordance with school policy, in order to get that extra AP grade point credit on your high school transcript, (5 pts.=A, 4=B, 3=C) you must take the AP exam in May. If you pass the exam, you also get college credit as well. The major goal of the course is to prepare you to take the Advanced Placement examination.
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRS)
The Point Loma Staff and community set high expectations for scholarship and citizenship for all students, and we hold our students accountable for demonstrating achievement of the PLHS Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs) below, as well as meeting State content and performance standards. Students will become:
• Complex Thinkers who identify, analyze, integrate and apply information to develop solutions to problems.
• Effective Communicators who read, write, speak, and listen reflectively and critically as well as receive and interpret the messages of others in an effective manner.
• Healthy Life Style Advocates who establish, practice and support appropriate hygiene, proper nutrition, and life long physical fitness as well as demonstrate skills in resolving conflicts through positive, non-violent actions.
• Involved Citizens who contribute time, energy, and talents to improve the quality of life in their school, community, state, nation, and the world.
• Responsible Self Directed Learners and Workers who work independently and overcome obstacles by effective application of skills until a task is complete.
Homework.
AP Art History is a demanding course requiring daily homework. Students planning to earn a grade of “A” or “B” will discover that five to eight hours a week is minimal. In addition to the textbook, assignments include supplementary readings varying from a few pages to book length, chapter study guides, research projects, oral presentations, group discussion and comprehensive tests with multiple choice, essay and slide identification questions. Major assignments will be given in advance with specific due dates.
Citizenship. -- Students are expected to be punctual, prepared, and positive. Tardies not only adversely affect citizenship, but can damage academic grades, causing a reduction in class participation points. The following shows how tardies will be used in determining citizenship grades for six weeks.
Tardies Citizenship Grade
3 S
4 N
5 U
For detailed behavior expectations, refer to the school discipline code and the section on textbook and materials
Grades.
All AP Art History assignments are graded on a point system. In addition, coursework is weighted according to the following categories.
Tests – 70% of grade
Notebooks, long term assignments & museum write ups – 15% of grade
Class Participation – 15% of grade
Students should keep a written record of points and/or regularly check their grades on line. ScanTron tests will be reviewed in class and then retained by the teacher. Written work will be returned to students upon being scored. Students will be responsible for keeping track of returned assignments, should there be any discrepancies between the on line grades and returned student work.
Participation. A significant part of the APEH grade will be based on student participation. Each day that you are in class, on time and work productively and cooperatively you earn participation points. Points will be deducted for such things as, but not limited to, failure to bring working materials such as textbook, assignments and notes to class; disruptive behavior; working on other subjects; reading unrelated materials; and sitting idly. Participation will constitute approximately 15% of the class grade.
Notebook – You should take notes on readings, some lectures, and films. Once you have taken notes you should review them using the Cornell method or another that allows you to ask questions about what you've learned. Notebooks will be graded and must include notes showing your thoughts and reflections on the material, as well as comprehensive study guide responses.
Make-up Work/Late Work. After an excused absence, it is the student's responsibility to find out what has been missed. Failure to make up work missed will result in "0" points. Tests are to be taken when scheduled.. Being absent on the date before the test does not excuse you from taking the test when scheduled. Late work will be accepted one day late for ½ credit.
Textbooks and Materials
Textbooks will only need to be brought to school on an as needed basis. However, students are expected to bring paper, pencil, pen and other working materials to class daily. Failure to do so will lower the citizenship grade and possibly the academic grade also.
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