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Name of Course: ceramics 1 & 2
Name of Teacher: Cynthia Quigley
E-Mail Address: cquigley@aptoshs.net
Ex: 654		Room # G105	Preparation Period: 6
I	Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills) Completing Introduction to Art with a ”C” or better grade is the prerequisite to Ceramics, which fulfills the ‘F’ requirement for the U.C. and state university systems. Students learn about the nature of clay, under glazes and glazes and the history of ceramics. They experience various hand building, wheel throwing and sculpture techniques. Students will read Nelson’s Ceramics and learn about the technical and historical aspects of clay objects. To continue on in Ceramics 2, students must receive a ‘C’ or better in Ceramics I. In Ceramics students are required to write a research paper and complete community research on a specific area of ceramics. Students will do intensive reading on a topic. This contributes to part of their ”Million Word Challenge”. In these advanced courses, students also spend time doing studio activities such as loading kilns, mixing glazes and recycling clay. They further develop their wheel throwing skills in making larger or more complex pieces. Students will also improve their hand building and sculpting skills.
II	Materials Provided (name of textbook, other resources, video used, etc.) CERAMICS BY Glenn C. Nelson Filmstrips and videos on forming and glazing processes Videos showing examples of ceramics from different countries Videos on famous artists or periods of art slides showing art history and current examples of AHS student work
III	Materials Required 1.A materials fee of $45.00 is required for each year of ceramics. This helps pay for clay, stains, under glazes, glazes, tools, and other important art materials. . 2. Apron or old shirt.
IV	Goals (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills, etc., ESLRs must be referenced, standards alignment) 1. To create a safe learning environment in which students respect the school’s equipment and tools by using them properly. They respect art media by learning proper handling of clay and chemicals. They respect each other and their teacher by being polite, positive, and a contributing citizen to the group. (ESLR C, D, E) 2. To create an understanding of the geological and chemical nature of clay and glazes. (ESLR A). 3. To use problem solving techniques in building successful projects out of clay. (ESLR A, C) 4. To utilize different design techniques and to build a successful sculpture. (ESLR A, C) 5. To use the imagination in striving for creative expression which is unique and personal. (ESLR C, D) 6. To explore ceramic art in the community. 7. Ceramics-To write research paper or gallery visitation/aesthetic valuing paper.
V	Units of Study (activities) 1.Reading and discussing information of the nature of clay, glazes, forming processes and kiln firings occur through out the semester. 2. Students study ceramic art history by reading from the text, viewing slides, and researching on the internet. Students read Ceramics Monthly magazines and write paragraphs about artists and processes. 3. Students learn hand-building techniques such as: pinch, coil, slab, modeling, and carving. They create bowls, boxes, tiles, plates, planters, vases, lamps, etc. 4. Wheel throwing techniques are explored 2^nd quarter. 5. Under glaze design techniques such as impressed designs, sgraffito, inlay, slip trailing, and relief carving are parts of each unit. 6. Abstract and representational sculpture are explored. Students create a figurative, animal and abstract piece. 7. Ceramics students write a process paper or gallery visitation/aesthetic valuing paper. They are encouraged to visit artists in the community as well as view ceramic art in museums and galleries. 8. The million word challenge is addressed in the art history unit.

Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.)

1. Quizzes and tests on background information from lectures, demonstrations and textbook.

2. Projects and completion of evaluation sheets

3. Class critique/discussions

4. Sketch book/folder of drawings, worksheets, idea sketches, evaluation sheets

5. Process paper completed by Ceramics students.

6. Gallery Visitation paper

VII

Grading Policy

Projects 45%

Participation 20%

Reports 20%

Tests & Final Exam 15%

VIII

Class Procedures (missed assignments, make up work assignment format)

Since daily participation is mandatory, it is the student’s responsibility to have good attendance and participation. The student gets as many days as he/she is absent to make up the work. Studio work may be made up at tutorial, lunch, or after school. If a project breaks or explodes in the kiln, students are encouraged to redo the project. Students are also encouraged to remake projects if they are dissatisfied with the results. Credit will be given only after evaluation sheets have been finished. All projects should have legible first and last names on them, and students must keep track of their work. Late project grades will go down one letter grade if students have wasted time in class or used the class time as a study hall for other classes. If the students have worked diligently and consistently, then there will be no penalty for a late clay project. Late work sheets, sketches, and notes will be docked points if not submitted on time.

CLEAN UP is mandatory! Students will clean up their own messes as well as a group area. Consequences for failure to clean up are reflected in that section of the grade.

Dear Parents,

Please read the enclosed course syllabus with your student. Then, read the behavior expectations

and note the consequences. Sign the space below. I’d also like to collect the Lab Fees for the classes

this week. Art I is $25.00, which includes the black bound sketchbook. Ceramics is $45.00 a year.

These fees help us create quality fine arts programs, which are validated by their acceptance by California State Universities and the University of California systems.

Behavioral Expectations (and consequences)

1. Follow all rules as stated in the Mariner Manual. This includes hat rules, electronic media rules, etc.

2. Be in your seat by the final bell. The door, kiln room, clay room, and glaze room are not your seats!

3. Help with the clean up procedures.

4. Do not throw clay, tools, paper, etc. around the room or outside the room.

5. Do not play with or willingly mishandle tools or other equipment, such as wheels, needle tools, slab roller machines, etc.

6. Respect all people in the room regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or appearance.

7. Listen quietly to the instructor’s demonstrations and class discussions; raise your hand to be acknowledged.

8. No foul language or fighting; no sunflower seeds, chewing tobacco, gum, etc.

9. No electronic devices in class. This means that students are to turn off their cell phones, Ipods, CD

Players, DVD players, etc. School-wide consequences follow.

CONSEQUENCES: Warning, detention, call or letter home, referral, behavior contract, parent conference, removal from class. If you endanger yourself or others, you will be immediately removed from the room.

I have read & understand the “Course Syllabus” for...

Student’s Name (Print)........................................................................................................................

Parent/Guardian Signature.................................................................................................................

cc: C.Quigley, 8/17/05

Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.)

7. Quizzes and tests on background information from lectures, demonstrations and textbook.

8. Projects and completion of evaluation sheets

9. Class critique/discussions

10. Sketch book/folder of drawings, worksheets, idea sketches, evaluation sheets

11. Process paper completed by Ceramics 2-4 students

VII

Grading Policy

Projects and tests 60%

Effort, attendance, clean up, and citizenship 25%

Final exam/ term paper 15%

VIII

Class Procedures (missed assignments, make up work assignment format)

CLEAN UP is mandatory! Students will clean up their own messes as well as a group area. Consequences for failure to clean up are reflected in that section of the grade.

Behavioral Expectations (and consequences)

10.Follow all rules as stated in the Mariner Manual. This includes hat rules, electronic media rules, etc.

11.Be in your seat by the final bell. The door, kiln room, clay room, and glaze room are not your seats!

12.Help with the clean up procedures.

13.Do not throw clay, tools, paper, etc. around the room or outside the room.

14.Do not play with or willingly mishandle tools or other equipment, such as wheels, needle tools, slab roller machines, etc.

15.Respect all people in the room regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or appearance.

16.Listen quietly to the instructor’s demonstrations and class discussions; raise your hand to be acknowledged.

17.Do foul language or fighting; no sunflower seeds, chewing tobacco, gum, etc.

I have read & understand the “Course Syllabus” for...

........................................................................................................................

Parent/Guardian Signature.................................................................................................................

cc: C.Quigley, 8/12/02

Student 4/20/99