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A.P. ART HISTORY

Mr. Chmiel and Mr. Oosting. A.P. ART HISTORY. Background on Mr. Chmiel. Fourteenth year teaching at MHS Teaching AP Art History for 9 years Also teach World Religions and History of the Middle East Have taught World Studies, Crime and Punishments, and US History II

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A.P. ART HISTORY

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  1. Mr. Chmiel and Mr. Oosting A.P. ART HISTORY

  2. Background on Mr. Chmiel Fourteenth year teaching at MHS Teaching AP Art History for 9 years Also teach World Religions and History of the Middle East Have taught World Studies, Crime and Punishments, and US History II Princeton University graduate Master’s in Education Leadership

  3. Goals for Students -Art appreciation – enjoying looking at art, inspired to visit museums and travel -Success on the AP exam – increase our number of fives and fours on the exam and 100% passing (three or higher)

  4. Curriculum • Ancient through 21st Century -5,000 years of art by May • Modeled on guidelines set by Educational Testing Service and College Board

  5. Cultures/Artistic Periods 1.) Ancient civilizations 2.) Medieval civilizations 3.) Renaissance 4.) 17th -19th century Western Art 5.) 20th -21st century Western Art 6.) Art beyond the European tradition

  6. Instructional Methods Block schedule – calls for diverse instructional methods Interactive lectures based off the course outlines (Q & A with students) Class discussions and debates Cooperative learning – students working in groups to study works of art, deliver presentations Independent work – writing assignments, leading the class in an analysis of art Practice quizzes and tests followed by review

  7. Course Materials 3)Textbooks -Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, 12th ed. (kept in school) -The Annotated Mona Lisa and The Annotated Arch (kept at home)

  8. Course Materials 1)Outline notes on teacher’s webpage • They should read the outlines as they learn about the unit 2)PowerPoint presentations Hundreds of images, side-by-side comparisons, maps and quotes (art in context)

  9. Course Materials 4) Webpage -helpful links (museums, etc.) -outline notes -images from the lessons for at home study

  10. Grading (Total Points System) 1)Tests Two-three per marking period typically worth 100 points each Modeled on AP exam format 2) Quizzes on Homework Readings • Several per marking period, 10-20 points per quiz HOMEWORK assignments are typically reading with optional note taking to prepare for quizzes and discussions; only about once per week

  11. Grading • Projects • Group presentations • Creating posters/models – 100 points (1 per semester) • Participation • asking questions and getting involved in discussions • coming to class prepared and with a positive attitude • 50 points per marking per marking period

  12. Other Important Materials • Students should have: • Binder to hold notes • Writing implements

  13. Recommended • Purchase a test preparation book • REA’s The Best Test Preparation for the AP Art History Exam • Barron’s AP Art History

  14. Contact Information • Mr Chmiel’s extra help day is Thursday • His email is fchmiel@mtsd.us.

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