{Ceramics 1}
Course Syllabus
I. Course
Description:
Students will be introduced to the
elements of clay, design, and fired finishes.
They will learn various techniques in hand building ceramic pieces such
as the pinch, coil and slab methods.
They will be expected to design their own ware.
II.
Instructional Philosophy & Expectations:
IN THIS CLASS, you are expected to operate in a safe manner.
Horseplay is prohibited. Stay in
your general work area, and do not linger around the classroom or storage areas
(Do NOT Block the Box). ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD is allowed in the classroom due to
health hazards. You may only drink water
out of clear container. All school norms
pertaining to cell phones, ipods/mp3, head phones, and hats continue to be
upheld in this classroom.
You are expected to
clean up after yourself after each class. This includes clay, tools, and work
area(s) and floor. All materials must be properly put in its assigned area in
order to work successfully in the ceramic studio. This also includes any duties
that you are individually assigned. This will be discussed further in
class.
You may only request
a pass to the lavatory or nurse. When using the lav, you must use the a-wing
facilities. All other reason should be dealt with during your Advisory
Period. Any abuse of passes will cause
your privileges to be taken away. Also,
no passes will be given the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class. Please plan accordingly.
Respect is of great
importance when working in an open studio.
Do not touch other people’s work or materials. Everyone is expected to treat each other with
respect. Failure to do so will result in
disciplinary measures.
III. Course
Goals:
· To
promote knowledge and appreciation of clay, tool, and materials as they relate
to craftsmanship and artistic expression.
· To
explore the elements and principles of design as they are combined to produce
functional and non-functional objects.
· To
develop interest, self-confidence, personal satisfaction and creativity in
solving art problems.
· To
develop positive work habits towards care and usage of clay, proper set up,
safe operation and clean up of tools, and personal work area.
· To
develop the skills necessary to create, in writing, a critique of art works
(self, peer, master pieces).
· To
utilize computers/technology to complete papers/projects by researching
artwork, artists, and historical art movements.
· Utilize
numeracy skills in measuring, tessellating tiles, and glaze temperatures.
IV. Major Course Projects and Instructional Activities
- Hand building Techniques
- Pinch
- Coil
- Slab
- Tile/Mosaic
- Wheel
V.
Course Assessment Plan and Grading Plan
All projects & class participation will be
graded with a rubric, which will be given out and reviewed at the beginning of
each assignment. Your grade will be
determined as follows:
60%
Projects/Tests
20%
Sketchbook/Quizzes
20%
Class Participation
VI. Exhibition
All
students may take home their artwork only after the teacher gives
permission. In order to receive full
credit for a project, it must be photographed and displayed should the
opportunity arise.
VII. Discipline
1st
incident - warning and parent phone
call/email
2nd
incident – teacher detention & parent
phone call/email & contact guidance and administration
3rd
incident – administration referral &
parent phone call/email & contact guidance
4th
incident – Conference with parents, guidance,
& administration (possible removal from class).
Note: Any extreme behavior will result in an
immediate referral to administration
and removal from class for the period.
An example of extreme behavior would be any behavior that falls under
the new bullying policy, any dangerous or destructive behavior, complete
disruption of class, or insubordinate behavior.
