Download - Ceramics First Day
CERAMICS 1 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 LotParking spot #20
Leave your phone in the room
QUICK STUFF Who am I? What are we doing today?
CERAMICS 1 ½ YEAR, ½ CREDIT COURSE
What is Ceramics? The Syllabus
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
various hand-building techniques with clay
Pinch Coil Slab
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
terminology associated with three-dimensional design
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN… the production of functional and non-
functional pottery, as well as sculptural objects
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
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
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
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 PTSDuring 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)
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 large scale unit projects
ASSESSMENTProjects: Rubrics provided at the beginning of
all projects outlining how they will be graded
Graded on areas such as: composition, craftsmanship, creative problem solving and application of materials & processes
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:
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
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 it by the door or in your bag until the end of class
COMPUTER PATHSAll projects & assignments are posted on Shared Files and my website
Pathway to Course Files: Shared Files High School
DuckworthS Ceramics Current Project Name
Web:http://vshceramics.blogspot.com/
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:[email protected] Web:http://vshceramics.blogspot.com Phone:
924-3252 x5003
WHAT WILL WE LEARN?
The Ten Golden Rules of Ceramics
SAFETY
HISTORY OF CLAY
METHODS & FORMS
Pinch Coil Slab Functional Sculptural
PINCH CONSTRUCTION
PINCH POTS
COIL CONSTRUCTION
COIL POTS
SLAB CONSTRUCTION
SLAB CREATIONS
FUNCTIONAL
SCULPTURAL
• Reference Images• Planning Sketches• Descriptions• Technique Documentation
PLANNING, RESEARCH, SKETCHING
• Basic Firing • Cones• Loading &
Unloading
BASIC KILN & FIRING KNOWLEDGE
• Clay cutter• Fettling knife• Loop tools• Needle tool• Sponge• Bat
TOOLS & MATERIALS
• Greenware• Bone Dry• Bisqueware• Glazeware• Plasticity
STAGES & PROPERTIES OF CLAY
• Cleaning Procedures
• Storage Methods
• Process
Documentation
• Quizzes & Tests
• Artistic Influence
• Cultural Research
• Critiques
WHAT ELSE?
QUESTIONS?
HOMEWORK: ASSIGNMENT 1 Bring home syllabus to review with
parent/guardian – see this PowerPoint on web 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!
NOW WHAT? Let’s explore the classroom
Tools
Storage
Materials
Kilns
Seating
Cleaning