Anne Arundel County Public Schools

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program and Diploma Program School

2015 2016 Course Syllabus
Teacher: Nicole Drummond
E-mail: ndrummond@aacps.org
Class Website: http://meadehsdrummond.weebly.com
Course: Drawing for Fashion II

Planning Period: 3A, 3B

Grade: 9th-12th

Introduction to the IB Middle Years Programme

This course is based on the AACPS curriculum while being taught through the methods of the
International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). As an IB World School, we are
committed to fostering the IB mission:
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young
people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and
respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to
develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and
lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
In order to support this mission, our instruction is guided by the IBs approach to teaching and learning
which supports students in the development of the IB learner profile: IB learners strive to be inquirers,
knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and
reflective.
IB Areas of Global Context:
There are six areas of Global Context:
Personal and Cultural Expression
Identities and Relationships
Orientation in Space and Time
Fairness and Development
Scientific and Technical Innovations
Globalization and Sustainability
Visual Art Standards:
All visual arts programs in Anne Arundel County are based on standards aligned with and adapted from the
National Standards for Visual Arts and the Maryland State Standards for Visual Arts:
1.0 Perceiving and Responding: Aesthetic Education: Students will demonstrate the ability to perceive,
interpret, and respond to ideas, experiences, and the environment through visual art.
2.0 Historical, Cultural, and Social Context: Students will demonstrate an understanding of visual arts as
a basic aspect of history and human experience.
3.0 Creative Expression and Production: Students will demonstrate the ability to organize knowledge and
ideas for expression in the production of art.
4.0 Aesthetics and Criticism: Students will demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and apply criteria
for making visual aesthetic judgments.
For the complete MSDE Visual Arts Standards go to: http://mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/arts/index.html

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program and Diploma Program School
2015 2016 Course Syllabus
The MYP Drawing for Fashion II is to prepare students for further study in the area of fashion design,
fashion illustration, textile design, and marketing with hands on experience in clothing design and
construction. During the course of the year, students will prepare individual sketchbooks showing; the
quality of their work, the breadth of their media experience, design concepts related to fashion design,
and their growth in the drawing of the human figure. Students are expected to work independently on
teacher directed assignments outside of class. Students will be exposed to varied aspects of the fashion
industry, including fashion design and related career opportunities. Underlying all aspects of the fashion
design venue will be a focus on the connection between the creative vision of the designer and the role
of the production staff such as patternmakers, clothing construction specialists, marketing and sales
representatives, and fashion executives. This course will enhance the students understanding of the
connection between design and drawing.
Content:
Fashion Projects and exercises, in and outside of class, will demonstrate students
knowledge of skills and content. Students Sketchbook/Portfolios will show
personal growth, reflect curriculum content, and serves as a measure of student
achievement through:
Male Figure
Childrens Clothing
Developing a Personal Style
Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Marketing
Presenting a collection
Required materials
Pencils
Eraser
Process Journal (These will be a folder that students will add to through the semester and keep in
class.)
Required Lab fee
There is a studio fee for all art classes. The studio fee for Drawing for Fashion is $5.00. The
studio fee is used to buy required supplies for students throughout the course. All checks can be
made out to Meade High School. Students will receive a receipt once the fee is paid. Any studio
fees that are not paid by Friday, Feb.19: A Day will be turned in as an obligation.
Other Suggested Materials
12 inch ruler
Pack of 24 or more colored pencils
Textbooks and Resources
The main text reference is: Riegelman, Nancy, 9 Heads, 2000.
Supplemental References
AACPS Visual Arts Curriculum Guide
Assessments and Grading:

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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program and Diploma Program School
2015 2016 Course Syllabus
Formative and summative assessment strategies will monitor student mastery of MSDE Essential
Learner Outcomes for the Visual Arts. Students meet the lesson criteria and demonstrate knowledge of
skills and content as evidenced by completion of the following evaluation instruments. Teachers select,
create, and implement the evaluation instrument that is appropriate for the strategy taught such as:
Self-assessment, Peer Assessment, End of Unit Assessment, Teacher Assessment, Portfolio, MSDE
Tool Kit and the MYP Visual Arts Criteria:
A. Knowledge and Understanding
B. Developing Skills
C. Thinking Creatively
D. Responding
Grading: Grades are based on a point system. Final grades are determined by the percentage of
possible points earned. Specific assessment rubrics that outline criteria for each assignment and
establish proficiency levels will be provided when the assignments are presented. The following,
however, offer general guidelines for Anne Arundel County Grading Criteria:
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A (90-100%)work is of exceptional quality and demonstrates a high level of ability in

creative problem solving and skill. Experimentation of media and a high level of expressive
ideas are in evidence.
B (80-89%)work exhibits above-average quality and demonstrates moderate ability in
creative problem solving and skill. Moderate amounts of experimentation and expression are
in evidence.
C (70-79%)work exhibits average quality and average ability in creative problem solving
and skill. Little experimentation and expression are in evidence.
D (60-69%)work exhibits minimal quality and little ability in creative problem solving
and skill. Experimentation and expression are not in evidence.
E (59% and less)Work fails to meet criteria set forth, or is not handed in.

Grades will be assessed in the following areas:

60% MAJOR ASSESSMENTS: Projects
30% MINOR ASSESSMENTS: Quizes / Drills / Classwork / Arts Process Journal
10% WORK HABITS & ACTIVE LEARNING: Class Participation / Homework
100%
1. Major Assessments: There will be assessments during the semester to assess students
knowledge and understanding of the concepts learned. There will be a final exam at the end of
the semester.
a. Projects: Students will demonstrate concepts learned by completing a project for every
unit. Students will have the opportunity to improve a score on all major projects. To
qualify, students must have completed the assignment by the due date and must turn the
revised assignment in no later than five days after it was originally graded and returned to
the student. Late assignments do not qualify for reassessment.
2. Minor Assessments:

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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program and Diploma Program School
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a. Drills: Every class students are responsible for completing a drill and conclusion
question as well as copying down the outcome for the day. These are collected every five
class periods, or every two weeks.
b. Process Journals: This is the sketchbook journal, it will include
i. Sketches
ii. Research
c. Classwork: Any other assignment that is not a major art project. These may include
reflections for projects, practice with materials, note-taking, as well as other activities.
d. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given during or at the end of each unit.
3. Work Habits and Active Learning: There are daily points given for students showing
responsibility of their work environment and work habits. Each class is worth 10 points. In order
to receive the 10 points you must come to class prepared with your pencil and work for the entire
period and be responsible for taking care of your work space and the tools and equipment the
students will use. Keep in mind that this accumulates to 50 points every two weeks.
a. Homework: Students will have a homework assignment once a week to complete. This
assignment will be a continuation of skills learned in class. Homework will not qualify
for re-assessment assignments.
Attendance and Late Policy:
School policies will be enforced regarding tardiness to class, and absences. According to A. A. County
policy, any student with three unexcused absences will receive an E for the marking period.
Late work Policy: Students who do not turn in their work by the due date will receive a
deduction of 10 points per class. By the 5th consecutive A/B day your project will no longer
be accepted and you will receive a zero.
Students will be able to make up qualifying assessments, determined by the teacher, after school, or
during students lunch period if necessary, when prior arrangements have been made with the teacher.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE MADE UP DURING CLASS PERIODS AFTER SAID
ASSIGMENT IS DUE.
Parents will be contacted by phone or e-mail (if parent prefers) when the students letter grade drops 2
letter grades to below a C. Parents may also view grades by signing up to parent connect. Otherwise
unless requested by a parent, student progress reports will only be issued on the regular AACPS grade
reporting and progress dates.
Academic Integrity
In order to promote the pursuit of academic excellence and learning, Anne Arundel County Public
Schools expects its students to conform to specific standards of academic integrity. Academic integrity
is an integral part of promoting self-respect, trust, student achievement, and positive relationships among
all stakeholders in our school community. Academic integrity means exhibiting honesty in all academic
exercises and assignments. Academic Dishonesty refers to any form of misconduct that occurs in
relation to all formal academic exercises.
Behavioral Expectations

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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program and Diploma Program School
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools works to advance academic achievement and unity among our
students through mutual respect, trust and excellence in both teaching and learning. To achieve this goal
student expectations for the school include:
Be responsible
Respect your self
Respect others
Respect Art Materials
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