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CERAMICS

 

Ms. Powell

 

 

Course Description

Ceramics 1 is a studio course which emphasizes skill building in three-dimensional art through a variety of art exercises and projects (drawing included). The elements and principles of design, as well as the history of ceramics, will be important components in the creation of student artwork.

 

Course Objectives:

  • To introduce students to the art of pottery and 3-D design
  • To introduce the hand building methods of pinch, coil, and slab
  • To help students develop good craftsmanship and skill in working with clay and glazes
  • To help students express their ideas in an effective, creative, and aesthetically pleasing manner

 

Class Expectations:

  • Arrive on time and ready work, or have a pass from your previous teacher
  • Respect others, the opinions of others, and the classroom environment
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, and effort towards classroom work
  • Be attentive and stay on task
  • Perform all classroom activities in a responsible and effective manner
  • Participate in group activities and critiques
  • Use materials and equipment responsibly
  • Never remove tools, clay, or equipment from class
  • CLEAN EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  

General Conduct:

-Behavior problems will be dealt with on an individual basis. Continued infractions/warnings can result in a loss of clay privileges, and your grade will then be based on written assignments-

 

  • Treat me and each other with respect
  • Treat a guest teacher with respect, and follow directions that are given for the day (written assignments will be graded)
  • Talk quietly while working on projects, not during instruction time
  • Do not misuse any tools or equipment, no throwing clay

 

Students are responsible for:

  • Generating and maintaining a portfolio of sketches and ideas for projects
  • Maintaining a folder for handout materials
  • Checking for missed work or handouts after an absence
  • Working/talking quietly and not disturbing others. 
  • Using school appropriate language and behavior
  • Taking responsibility for CLEANING their work area, tools, and equipment after every use

 

Grading:

Grades will be based on the following percentages:

 

Assessments (projects, quizzes, written tests, presentations.......................................70%                    

Assignments (Studio work-cleaning, use of tools and equipment, and behavior/ class work) …..30%

 

 

Students will be given a sufficient amount of time to complete all assigned projects.  Artwork may be exhibited throughout the school year in the high school, and possibly at the end of the year district art show.