Ceramics - First Day

What is Ceramics?
The Syllabus
Ceramics 1 ½ year, ½ credit course

In this course you will learn…
various hand-building techniques with clay
Coil
Pinch
Slab

terminology associated with three-dimensional design

the production of functional and non-functional pottery, as well as sculptural objects

technical, historical, aesthetic, cultural and contemporary concerns of clay workers

to develop their own personal and artistic ways of working

Materials
Sketchbook Binder – 1”-1 ½” binder with 5 tabbed dividers
Pencils – bring one to every class
Erasers – pink, white or kneaded
Plastic Bags – several, the heavier the better

Assignments
Weekly process and participation grades

Assignments
Daily warm-ups and reflections

Assignments
Sketchbook assignments related to each individual project

Assignments
4-6 large scale unit projects

Assessment
Weekly Process & Participation:
Given weekly based on your work ethic and activities during class time
Worth 50% of overall grade
20 possible points
Includes daily warm-ups and reflections
See weekly rubric for expectations and requirements

Weekly Process & Participation
Because we do not have projects due each week, you will receive a weekly process and participation grade.
At the end of each week you will receive a grade out of 20 points based on an assessment of your participation and work ethic in each class.
In order for your skills to improve in this course, you must gain an understanding of the information provided and practice the techniques and processes introduced. Class time is provided to learn these skills and it is essential you use this time wisely.
The weekly grade is meant to reflect the credit you have earned for the skills you demonstrate within your studio time.

Weekly Grade, 20 pts
During class you have exceeded expectations and excelled in your effort. You complete your class assignments and begin research or preparations for upcoming projects, help your peers, thoroughly clean your area, etc. (19-20 pts)
During class you have put forth your best effort. You complete the work assigned and clean your area fully, but do not go above and beyond what is required of you. (11-18 pts)
During class time you socialize, play on the web, do your math homework… or anything that is not your class projects. You will receive an automatic 0 for skipping class. (0-10 pts)

Assessment
Sketchbooks:
Required to complete sketchbook assignments related to each unit project
Part of individual project grades
Must be submitted with final, completed project or points will be deducted from final project grade

Assessment
Projects:
Rubrics provided at the beginning of all projects outlining how they will be graded
Graded on areas such as: creativity, craftsmanship, work ethic, function, and elements & principles of design
Worth 50% of overall grade
30-60 possible points

Late Work
Due date given at the start of each assignment
Expected that you will work both in class and outside of class
Points deducted on work ethic for late projects
Behind on a project?
Sign-up to finish it during Advisory, Academic Study or Activity Period
Plan ahead - this room is not always open to students

Late Work
Won’t complete assignment on time?
Your responsibility to communicate with me in advance of the due date with a valid explanation of why you need more time
If you have not worked to your fullest potential or made full use of class time you will not be allowed extra time to complete the assignment

OVERALL Expectations
Victor Central Schools Code of Conduct applies in all of my classes
See Agendas for full rules and expectations
My class rule: RESPECT

DAILY Expectations
When the bell rings to START class:
In seats, quiet and ready to begin class
When the bell rings to END class:
In seats, cleaned up, ready to tuck chairs in and leave
Lateness
Unexcused and repeated will result in contact home
Absences
Must be excused and legitimate
Attendance lists are checked daily
You are responsible for making up class work and reviewing materials discussed in class
Students found skipping are given a ‘0’ for their weekly grade

DAILY Expectations
No cell phones in class at any time
Using cell phone = taken away and given to the ISS teacher until the end of the day
iPods OK only during work times and provided you can still hear me while using them

iPODS OK or not ok???
Check daily agenda…
No iPods today
Today is OK, after initial instruction

Clean-up & Maintenance
Clean-up own workspace 5-10 minutes prior to the end of the block
picking up all materials and returning them to their proper locations (see safety & clean-up handouts)
washing tables, chairs, tools, sinks, floor…
logging off and returning computers (if used)
tucking in chairs/stools
Clean-up early = stay extra time to assist in additional clean-up tasks

Critical Clean-up
In Ceramics clean-up is critical to a safe environment.
Improper clean-up will result in a “0” effort grade for the week.

Maintenance
No food or drink is to be consumed in the art room at any time during the day
If you have food or drink with you when you enter the room you must leave them on the cabinets until the end of class

Computer Paths
All projects & assignments are posted on Shared Files and my Blog
Pathway to Course Files:
Shared Files  High School  DuckworthS  Ceramics Current Project Name
Blog:
http://vshceramics.blogspot.com/

Computer Paths
Computer work completed in class saved to your student server space…NOT THE DESKTOP!
Pathway to Drop Box for Submitting Projects:
Shared Files  High School  DuckworthS  Drop Box Your Block Class  Your Last Name

Communication
Email:
DuckworthS@victorschools.org
Blog:
http://vshceramics.blogspot.com
Phone:
924-3252 x5401

Now What?
Let’s explore the classroom
Tools
Storage
Materials
Kilns
Seating
Cleaning

Homework: Assignment 1
Bring home syllabus to review with parent/guardian – see this PowerPoint on Blog
Cut out Student and Parent Reference Sheet and give to your parents to put in appropriate place for reference
Get parent/guardian’s name, phone number and email address on Contact Information sheet and return to me
Complete questionnaire and return to me
Bring in binder, dividers and plastic bags
Due: Start of next class…easy 10 points!

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Ceramics - First Day

by Mrs. Shawn Duckworth on Sep 05, 2011

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