Garland ISD Gifted and Talented Program Visual Arts Program Art/Design Garland High School International Baccalaureate Program

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1 Garland IS Gifted and Talented Program Visual rts Program rt/esign Garland High School International accalaureate Program What is I rt? I rt is a four-year program designed to develop artistic ability, knowledge of art history, as well as personal style. Who should apply? ny artist interested in improving their skill, learning new techniques, & entering competitions should apply. Students of any level of experience are eligible. How much time does it take up? I art is a rigorous course that includes work in and outside the classroom. Skill builders, project planning and often project completion will be done at home. How can I be successful in I rt? We have students of many different artistic abilities; like all classes, good effort when completing assignments is the secret to success. Our most successful students see art as a hobby or passion (not homework). This program is not limited to full I diploma students; any interested artist is eligible to receive a certificate in I rt only. ate I# Student s Name First Middle or Nickname Last Guardian s Name(s) mail ddresses: Phone: Home Work ell ***Please indicate w hich contact is best or preferred.*** Street ddress/pt # ity, Texas Zip ode Student s ate of irth Student s Present School Recommending Teacher It is the responsibility of the parent and the student to complete the application form and portfolio (see portfolio guidelin es, page 2) and deliver to Garland High School any time before Thanksgiving reak. Students are expected to make every effort to submit portfolios & applications on time; if truly impossible please contact one of the I art teachers as soon as possible. Middle schools with a large number of applicants will be returned to the school before Winter reak, otherwise please contact Paula Lawson at [email protected] and/or Jessica Thompson at [email protected] to arrange pick up times. 1 of 5

2 Please read the following guidelines for organizing your portfolio then complete the inventory list. Guidelines for Portfolios: Your portfolio should contain ONLY your 5 strongest pieces that fit the following 5 categories * :. Observation Shows ability to communicate visually what is seen (x: drawing the book, not copying the art in it).. reativity & Imagination Shows originality, personality, and/or style.. hallenge &/or xperimentation Shows risk taking and growth beyond comfort zone.. Strong Technical Skills Shows control of technique and/or media.. Personal hoice nything that best represents the artist. Tips and suggestions: Please LL your NM and YOUR SHOOL S NM on your portfolio and all art pieces. rt can be any medium, technique or appropriate subject matter. In fact it is good to present a variety of pieces versus all the same. It is not necessary to mat pieces, but please don t fold them either. Incomplete art and/or sketchbook works can be used. ll works must be original, not copies from another source. rtwork may be photographed, if 3 or too large to fit in portfolio. Include a photograph of the entire work (2 from different angles if 3) and also include a detail, or close up, of the work. dditional work: If you d like to show more than the required 5 pieces (please O NOT RING THM) you may photograph them and print multiple projects to a page and leave in the back of the portfolio. Following the guidelines shows us your artistic abilities, as well as your willingness to try new things and follow instructions. INVNTORY LIST TITL MIUM = Observation piece = reative/imaginative piece = hallenge/xperimentation = Technical Skills piece = Personal hoice * Please arrange the pieces in your portfolio in the same order as listed under the guidelines. 2 of 5

3 1. Why is art important to you? 2. List any art training you have received from classes, relatives, books/internet? Please note that no formal classes are required. s a student applying for the I rt Program at Garland High School, I state that all work I am submitting is my original wor k. Student Signature ate mail ddress: Please have your recommending teacher sign that he/she received a recommendation form to complete and submit on your behalf. Teacher Signature ate mail ddress: Please have your parent or guardian sign that all artwork submitted is original work done by you. Parent Signature ate mail ddress: If you have any questions or concerns about the course, the application process, what to expect, etc. please don t hesitate to ask! ither art teacher can be reached by the s listed below. If you prefer to speak in person or on the phone please your request with necessary contact information. Paula Lawson I rt I [email protected] Jessica Thompson I rt II, III & IV [email protected] 3 of 5

4 Garland IS Gifted and Talented Program pplication Portfolio valuation Rubric Garland High School International accalaureate rt The GHS teachers will complete this form when evaluating your portfolio. Please make sure this form is printed and attached to your application at that time. valuator #1 OSRVTION: eveloping control over media & techniques. Good attention to detail, solid craftsmanship/overall effort. RTIV/IMGINTIV: HLLNG/XPRIMNTTION: xploring the possibilities, learning & incorporating knowledge of other art/artists & the world (not just in your head). THNIL SKILL: PRSONL HOI: Limited Reasonable Strong Impressive Powerful valuator #2 OSRVTION: eveloping control over media & techniques. Good attention to detail, solid craftsmanship/overall effort. RTIV/IMGINTIV: HLLNG/XPRIMNTTION: xploring the possibilities, learning & incorporating knowledge of other art/artists & the world (not just in your head). THNIL SKILL: PRSONL HOI: valuator #3 OSRVTION: eveloping control over media & techniques. Good attention to detail, solid craftsmanship/overall effort. RTIV/IMGINTIV: HLLNG/XPRIMNTTION: xploring the possibilities, learning & incorporating knowledge of other art/artists & the world (not just in your head). THNIL SKILL: PRSONL HOI: Total of ll valuators: Teacher Recommendation Grand Total: 4 of 5

5 Garland IS Gifted and Talented Program pplication Teacher Recommendation Garland High School International accalaureate rt Please fill in the top portion of this form then give it to your Recommending Teacher to complete and send to GHS. Note: n art teacher should be your first choice; however if you are not in an art class then a teacher that knows you well can complete the recommendation on your behalf. Student s Name First Middle or Nickname Last Present School Grade I# T eacher's Name mail ackground Information: T his program is not limited to full I diploma students; any interested artist is eligible to receive a certificate in I rt only. While sketchbooks are an integral element of the I art program, the majority of the class is portfolio production bas ed; it is not a textbook class. I rt, like P rt, focuses on building a portfolio of works; the difference between the two is that I is not limited to a specific type of portfolio. In addition to submitting images of art for the test, I students set up an exhibition where they are interviewed by an outside evaluator. If interested in learning more about the program feel free to contact Jessica T hompson ([email protected]). Please rank the above student by circling a number on the scales provided. Use the following criteria for ranking: 5 among the top 5% of all students you have taught 4 top 10% of your students this year 3 above average student 2 average student 1 below average student reativity in designs & compositions Work habits & time management skills bility to learn/work with media and techniques Willingness to take instruction/critique Overall talent level omments: (use the reverse side if more space is needed) Total Teacher s Signature ate Please place this form in a sealed envelope with the students' name on the outside and send to GHS before Winter reak: GHS - I rt Program Garland High School 310 S. Garland venue Garland, TX of 5