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Hello everyone and welcome to my Art 1 / Comic Book Illustration webpage. I hope that everyone has had a very safe and eventful summer vacation, as well as that everyone has been well over the past few difficult months. I am Mr. Anthony Carone and I am a Teacher of Art here at Bayonne High School. I've provided my email address below for contact purposes in the event that you may need to reach me with any questions. I have also provided the syllabi to both courses that I am teaching for this 2022-2023 academic school year. Feel free to review. This information has also been provided to students on Schoology, our virtual learning platform, so that each student will have the opportunity to understand what their course is about and how to move forward this year in the class for the year.

Art I - Comic Book Illustration

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"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

- J.R.R. Tolkien

ART I

Course Description:

Art I is a course designed for disciplined art students interested in potentially pursuing a career in fine and commercial art. The course will help students become more proficient in the creative process with the use of tools available to them and applied critical thinking. They are encouraged to create their own artistic style that will help best express themselves in a visual manner. Students that complete the course will be prepared for optional courses offered in Bayonne High School such as Art 2, Photography, Computer Graphics, Painting & Drawing, etc. if the student is interested in continuing in art.

Course Objectives:

Develop creativity and critical thinking skills
Understand, analyze, and solve problems that visual artists share
Critique and reflect on their own work in a constructive environment
Discover their own style/niche that best expresses their ideas and thoughts
Prepare a portfolio that highlights their skills and knowledge

Class Expectations and Policies:

See Student Contract.

Supplies Needed:

Sketchbook
Notebook or Chromebook for taking notes (Note: Device must be charged before class.)
Graphite Pencils (6B, 2B, 2H)
Eraser (kneaded, gum, etc.)
Travel or “Flash” drive (USB) to store and transport scanned work (optional)
Access to a digital camera for classroom use, field trips, and homework assignments

* Additional supplies may be requested at later date.*

Assignments:
Students will be given a comprehensive list of all assignments due for each marking period. All assignments will be collected and returned after grading them. Some may be kept for art exhibitions or contests, if any. Some may include deadline dates that may occur prior to the end of the marking period. It is recommended that you start on those first. Students will also be involved in a critique and evaluation of their own work and the works of others throughout the year. Any homework assigned will be announced beforehand as so students will be notified how and when to complete/submit their work.

Additional Assignments:
Students may be required to participate in art and poster contests throughout the year as part of the curriculum. These will count as regular class assignments for which you will be given a grade. Extra credit will be given for any work over and above the regular assignments.

Field Trips:
Students will have an opportunity to attend any field trips planned during the year. All costs of transportation and admission, where applicable, will be incurred by the student. Permission slips and itineraries will be sent home prior to each expedition.

Evaluation (Grading Policy):
Your marking period grades will be determined by these key factors:

Creativity/Originality
Craftsmanship & Application (i.e. content knowledge)
Attitude and Responsibility (i.e. timeliness, attendance and participation, preparedness, etc.)
Effort

In addition, there will be a quarterly exam for each marking period and a final assessment at the end of the year.

60% of your MP grade will be determined by the successful completion of class assignments. This will also include behavior, participation, preparedness, enthusiasm, and time management.
20% of your MP grade will be based on “homework”, which will the accumulation of original photographs, drawings, and additional research required for project completion. In addition to photographs and drawings, online weekly discussions on Google classroom will be accounted for.
15% of your MP grade will be based on your quarterly exam grade. Your “final exam” grade will be based on the average of your four MP quarterly exams.
5% of your MP grade will be based on quiz grades. Some practice assignments and studies may count as quiz grades.
Your final “yearly” grade will be based on each marking period grade plus the average of the four MP quarterly exams plus the final assessment.

Note: You are responsible for any tools, supplies, materials, and equipment borrowed from the classroom. You must replace or pay for lost items.

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COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATION

Course Description:
This is an advanced art course that will allow students to use their skills and ideas to create visual storytelling that is both compelling and relatable. They will learn how to create visual narratives, including characters and settings, in a convincing manner and format sequences that shall allow viewers to read easily and fluidly. As well, students will be learning some of the histories of comic books. This will include popular characters, story arcs, and even the illustrators who created them. Also, students will discuss how they each have been adapted into other media such as film, television, and gaming.