sculpture 1st day

SCULPTURE I MRS. DUCKWORTH ROOM 003

Welcome Back! Take a seat

wherever you like (in the front half of the room) and have a

pen or pencil handy.

FIRE DRILLS & PHONES

✕ Fire Drill route…→ North Wing Parking Lot→ Parking spot #20

✕ Your phone stays in the room

QUICK STUFF✕ What is Sculpture? ✕ Who am I? ✕ What are we doing today?

SCULPTURE I ½ YEAR, ½ CREDIT COURSE

What is Sculpture? The Syllabus

Sculpture occupies real space like we do... you walk around it and

relate to it almost as another person or another object.

Chuck Close

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…✕ various techniques with a variety of materials

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…

✕ terminology associated with 3D design

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…✕ production of functional and non-functional

sculpted art

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…✕ technical, historical, aesthetic, cultural and

contemporary concerns of sculptors

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…

✕ to develop your own personal and artistic ways of working

MATERIALS✕ Sturdy Folder – keep it here if desired✕ Pencils & Erasers – bring to every class✕ Found materials – that can be modified or

destroyed: keys, soda cans, nuts/bolts, etc✕ Additional materials may be needed based on

student designs & plans

MATERIAL SPECIFICS✕ Found objects – things like buttons, keys,

beads, Altoids tins, broken jewelry✕ Recycled/Recyclable objects – small plastic

toys, bottle caps, lids, etc.

ASSIGNMENTS

✕ Weekly process and participation grades

ASSIGNMENTS✕ Daily warm-ups and reflections

ASSESSMENTWeekly 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✕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 participation and work ethic in each class.

✕In order for skills to improve in this course, 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 PTSDuring class you have exceeded expectations and excelled in effort. You complete your class assignments and begin preparations for upcoming projects, help peers, thoroughly clean 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)

ASSIGNMENTS✕ Sketchbook assignments related to each

individual project

ASSESSMENTSketchbooks:✕ 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

ASSIGNMENTS✕ 4-5 large scale unit projects

ASSESSMENTProjects:✕ 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 art

✕ 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 WORKWon’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 you are in seat,

quiet and ready to begin class✕ When the bell rings to END class you are in seat,

cleaned up, ready to tuck chairs in and leave✕ Lateness must be excused 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 weekly grade

DAILY EXPECTATIONS➔ Cell phones can only be used at designated

times as specified by the teacher

➔ When you get to class check the daily agenda to see where your phone should be:◆ Flipped phone

◆ Phone holder

➔ Inability to follow phone expectations will result in a 5-week phone suspension◆ teacher will collect your phone every

class for 5 weeks

WHY NO PHONES?

CLEAN-UP & MAINTENANCE Clean-up own workspace 5-10 minutes prior to the end of the block (when I tell you!!!)✕ picking up all materials and returning them to their

proper locations, i.e. where you got them from✕ 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

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

ALL I ASK IS FOR YOU TO:✕ Keep a positive attitude. ✕ Set a goal for yourself and push toward it. ✕ If you think that you have failed at a task - look

and learn. You may be surprised at how much we learn from what we perceive as failure.

✕ Time is precious, don’t waste it. ✕ Know that you are unique and do not judge

yourself on others level of ability because I will not.

✕ Be conscientious and kind to everyone. You do not walk in their shoes.

COMPUTER PATHSAll projects & assignments are posted on Shared Files and my website

Pathway to Course Files: ✕ Shared Files → High School → DuckworthS →

Sculpture → Current Project Name

Web:http://vshsculpture.blogspot.com/ ✕ PASSWORD = Victor

COMPUTER PATHSComputer 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✕ Web:http://vshsculpture.blogspot.com PASSWORD = Victor

✕ Phone:

924-3252 x5003

HOMEWORK: ASSIGNMENT 1✕ Bring home syllabus to review with

parent/guardian – see this PowerPoint on website

✕ 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

✕ Due: Start of next class…easy 10 points!

NOW WHAT?✕ Let’s create something…✕ You will need:

+ Paper+ Pen or pencil+ Imagination+ Open mind