DESCRIPTION:
Introductory
Ceramics: This course prepares individuals creatively and technically
to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by sculpting works from
clay. The students will be introduced to basic techniques in creative
hand building and principles of glazing and ceramic decoration. In
addition students will explore commercial art business skills and
career opportunities in the field of visual art.
Advanced Ceramics:
Students will continue to prefect the skills learned in Introductory
Ceramic with the opportunity for in-depth exploration in technical and
design skills, plus addition of advance ceramic techniques such as hand
throwing on the potters' wheel and advance glazing processes.
PREREQUISITES:
None for Introductory Ceramics. A minimum of a “B” in Introductory
Ceramics is required to continue onto Advanced Ceramics.
SUPPLIES:
Sponge, towel, plastic bags, various ceramic tools and a small water container.
GRADES:
Students will not be compared to one another on talent. Grades will be
based on daily classroom participation, overall time on task and how
well the objectives have been achieved for each assignment. A student
may always strive for a higher grade on each project after the first
evaluation as long as that assignment has been turned in on time within
a contracted time period (set by you and the instructor) for a higher
grade. My objective is to foster creativity and learning through
success and practice.
DUE DATES:
Assignments are due when indicated. With the exception of excused absences, late assignments will be accepted for 1/2 credit. The student (that’s you) is responsible for knowing what the next assignment is before leaving the class. You may redo any assignment that has been turned in on time within a contracted time period (set by you and the instructor) for a higher grade. It is a good idea to partner up with someone reliable in the class, so you can get upcoming assignments if you are absent. YOUR WORK MUST BE YOUR OWN
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:
ALL projects must
be clearly labeled with student’s first and last name and period number
in order to receive credit and be fired in kiln.
EXAMS:
Final exams consist of teacher/student critique and every student is expected to be in class.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
(a) Be in your seat, ready for instruction when the bell starts to ring. This is very important as instructions are given in the first 10 to 15 minutes of class.
(b) Come to class period to work and stay on task.
(c) Show respect for yourself, other students and teachers, as well as, the property of others and school property. No horseplay, running, pushing, shoving, throwing things, no off colored language, put downs, making fun of others. Due to the equipment and materials in this classroom and for the safety of all students and staff, there is a zero tolerance policy regarding these behaviors.
(d) IMAGES THAT ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE INCLUDE; WEAPONS, SEXUALLY EXPLICIT IMAGES OR SCULPTURES, GANG RELATED IMAGES, DRUG RELATED IMAGES. ANY STUDENT MAKING A “BONG”, PIPE OR ANYTHING RELATED TO DRUG USE WILL RECEIVE AN “F” FOR THE PROJECT, PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS WILL BE TAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHOOL POLICIES ON DRUG RELATED ISSUES.
(e) Please turn off you cell phones before class begins, you may however listen to your IPODS. ATTENDENCE, DISCIPLINE AND CHEATING POLICIES WILL BE FOLLOWED AS OUTLINED IN THE STUDENT HANDBOOK. HAVING SOMEONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF WORKING ON YOUR PROJECT IS CONSIDERED CHEATING AND WILL RESULT IN STUDY HALL OR REMOVAL FROM THE CLASS.