TAMALPAIS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Larkspur, California

Course of Study

SCULPTURE 4-5

I.    INTRODUCTION 

A.	General Purpose 

Sculpture 4-5 are the fourth and fifth semester courses in the sequential seven semester program offered at all Tamalpais District high schools and are considered advanced sculpture courses. Their purpose is to apply mastery of skills and knowledge of three-dimensional design to personal expression using three-dimensional media. While students continue their appreciation of historical and contemporary sculpture, they will focus on both developing and refining their techniques and skills using a wider variety of media, and developing their own expressive style in their work.  Students will learn directly from guest sculpture artists from the community.  Through out the course they will apply what they learn to the creation of a body of work which will represent their mastery of skills, techniques, understanding of three-dimensional concepts, and reference to the work of other sculptors, architects and artists both past and present.  

Students will encounter instruction in the following areas:  art history and contemporary art (especially as they relate to sculptural art), terminology and technology, application and analysis of three dimensional design, development of perceptual skills and techniques for the building and finishing of sculptural forms, connections, applications and relationships to various careers and media which use three dimensional design.

B.  This course addresses the following Tam 21st Century goals:

Student Success:  Prepare our students for lives of personal, academic, and professional growth, achievement, and fulfillment.

Provide opportunities for, and encourage students to, demonstrate individual and collective responsibility, creativity, productivity, and initiative through class, school and community projects and experiences.

C.  This course addresses the following Student Learning Outcomes:

Outcomes #1:  Communicate articulately, effectively and persuasively when speaking and writing.

Outcome #11:  Appreciate, interpret, experience, create and/or perform artistic work.

D. This course addresses the following Visual Arts standards (state and national):

	Artistic Perception, Aesthetic Valuing, Creative Expression, Historical and Cultural Context, Connections, Relations and Applications

II.	 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

A.  Students will:

1.	Create a body of work for public exhibition which incorporates increasing complexity of skill in a variety of media that communicates meaning and point of view and incorporates the following art elements: scale, texture, color, line, form, balance, volume, movement, light, positive/negative space, rhythm, repetition and variation, contrast.
2.	Produce work which incorporates and expresses an understanding of visual literacy.
3.	Analyze, compare, contrast  and discuss complex ideas, correctly using  advanced  sculptural vocabulary as it relates to three dimensional design principles in one or more of the following ways:  orally describe or critique a piece of work, write a paper describing or critiquing work or techniques, complete a written examination.
4.	Analyze and articulate how society influences the interpretation and message of a work of modern sculpture. The student will integrate this understanding into class critiques of student work and in his own artwork.
5.	Exhibit respect for the studio as a community or workers through responsible clean up and cooperative working methods.
6.	Responsibly use and care for art materials and tools.
7.	Students will connect and apply what is learned in Sculpture to other art forms, subject areas and careers by creating works of their own design and personal style, use of time management, collaborative learning in a studio environment, attending galleries and critiques, participation in a group project, experiencing and learning about occupational and work related applications of visual artists.

B.	Methods of Student Evaluation:

	Each instructor will develop his/her own grading system and communicate it to students.  However, the following factors will be included:

1.	Classroom participation, demeanor, and utilization of time management skills
2.	Prompt and regular class attendance
3.	Respect for the studio environment
4.	Written and verbal tests
5.	Critique by instructors and peers
6.	Portfolios
7.	Participation in public display
8.	Verbal and written reflections
9.	Effective use and completion of assignment rubrics

C.	Course Assessment:

This class will be assessed by students, administrators and staff of the Tamalpais High School District through observations and surveys.

Use of annual administrative observation and  student survey as established for teacher observation with student survey questionnaire.
Use of instructor designed end of semester student questionnaire.

III.	 METHODS AND MATERIALS

A.	Methods

The specific format for this course will vary in order to utilize the unique talents of teachers and the community to respond to the diverse range of students who elect the course.  However, each class will provide the following:
1. Direct experiences involving a variety of art media
2. Lecture, demonstration and critiques by instructor
3. Visual resources such as video tapes, slides, readings and demonstrations
4. Opportunities for recognition through participation in class and school exhibitions
5. Field trips outside of the classroom and guest artists in the classroom

B.	  Materials

Students may use a variety of materials, including, but not limited to:  paper, cardboard, clay, wood, metal, wire, plaster, stone, synthetic materials, found objects, cement

C.	Technology

 Students and instructors will use digital cameras, classroom, site, and home computers, digital scanners, and LCD projector to record artwork, assemble research information, prepare and present work.

IV.	 GENERAL INFORMATION

A.	Prerequisites

Art Explorations: One semester
Sculpture 1, 2, 3 (one semester each)

B.	 Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of one semester of this course earns five units and fulfills one half of the district’s 10-unit fine arts graduation requirement. This course is accepted towards the “f” requirement for U.C. admissions.  It is also accepted in partial fulfillment of the CSU and UC one year  Fine Arts requirement.

C.	 Sequential Course Offerings

Sculpture 6-7 expand on the concepts and skills of the preceding course by increasing complexity, sophistication and further personalization of the curricula.
A.P. 3-D Design- A one year course in three-dimensional media for college credit, requires a portfolio for assessment (score of “3” or higher required to receive college credit.)  May be taken after completion of Ceramics I or Sculpture I with passing grades, however most students would have completed 4 or 5 semesters of Ceramics of Sculpture before submitting a portfolio for acceptance into this course. The portfolio must be approved by the teacher before enrolling in this course.

     Revised: 11/16/00
										     Revised 12/19/00
										     Revised 2/13/04