Welcome to Ceramics 4

Welcome to Ceramics 3 & 4 Mrs. Howard * Room 218 * [email protected] x2218

Congratulations for making it to Ceramics 3 & 4. During the first semester (Ceramic 3) you will be introduced to different artists and art/periods and movements. Through these different styles, you will use their inspiration to help you create you own works of art. This course will continue to sharpen your hand building skills by continuing to learn challenging ways to pinch pot, coil, and use slab techniques. In the second semester (Ceramic 4), we will continue to strengthen your hand building skills but also stretch your imagination to new heights. Projects will be more “self-centered”. Advanced decorating techniques and new materials will be introduced. New instructions for throwing on the wheel will be given. Students will have the opportunity to throw several times during the semester. Although there is a strong emphasis on ceramics, occasional use of different materials may be used to create three-dimensional sculptures. Prerequisites:  Grade: 10-12  Ceramic 3 – (Fall semester) received a “B” or better in Ceramics 2; need an “A” in Ceramics 3 to move on to Ceramics 4  Ceramic 4 – (Spring semester) need an “A” in Ceramic 3 (and teacher approval)  Ceramic 5 – (full year) need an “A” in Ceramic 4; excellent attendance and teacher approval Course Length: 1 semester (level 3 & 4) Credit: .5 (level 3 & 4)

Course Objectives: 1. The student will recognize, appreciate and respect the life of the clay. They will learn how to work it, as it will work them. They will form a relationship with a simple yet complex material, all the while, creating new forms with it throughout its life cycle. 2. The student will develop an appreciation for the varied technical problems involved in the making of clay objects by exploring at least four construction techniques, application of color, and by pursing an object series (theme). 3. The student will develop an appreciation for clay in context by engaging in critical observation, self -analysis and reflection, written and verbal, critiques, and research. Additionally, the class participant will present their findings through various presentation options. 4. The student will come to understand the artistic process -- and particularly ceramic art -- as one of intense mental/emotional and physical involvement by: 1) developing designs and procedures to manipulate the clay, 2) problem solving, working through failures and gaining patience, 3) mixing, wedging and working with clay, and 4) completing a form/theme series and presentation. Rules for Success in Ceramics 1. Come prepared to class everyday – notebook, pencil and homework and be ready to work the ENTIRE class period. 2. Be on time for class. Enter through the correct door and begin working. (3 unexcused tardies = 1 detention) 3. Be respectful! Be considerate of others and their artwork as well as your own. Treat others as you wish to be treated. Classroom disruptions, refusal to work, misuse of art materials, vandalism, rudeness, disrespect, ugly gossip and foul language WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. This is your only warning. 4. DO NOT THROW CLAY or misuse any art tools/materials! – Automatic DETENTION! 5. Clean up after yourself. Wipe down and tighten lids to all glaze containers, rinse off all tools and wipe down your work area. Put all tools and materials away in proper place. Store projects safely and securely in your assigned drawer/locker. STAY IN YOUR SEATS UNTIL THE BELL RINGS. 6. No food or drinks (no candy) permitted to be consumed during class – closed, clear water containers are acceptable. 7. Hall pass privileges. Each student will be given their own hall pass with 10 opportunities to use the restroom, nurse, or office visit per semester. Once all opportunities have been used, no hall pass will be available. Hall passes will be collected at the end of semester and students will be awarded 2 bonus points for each unused slots. 8. Keep cell phones OFF and AWAY. If I see or hear them – they will be confiscated and will abide by the consequence stated in school handbook. Multiple offences in class will result in an Art Room Detention PLUS school consequence. Classroom Guidelines 1) PROJECT JOURNAL: You must keep a Project Journal (notebook/sketchbook) – explaining project ideas, sketches, questions and notes/assignments and vocabulary. You are held accountable for your time used during this class. These will be checked for each project and counted as part of your Class Participation. Sketches of your project ideas and plan must be presented to the teacher before beginning with clay. It is highly encouraged that all planning for projects is done outside of class. Class time is valuable to use to work on ceramic projects. 2) ARTIST OF WEEK: Group research project for students to learn about and present a new artist of the week to the class. Students are responsible to research a new ceramic artist for the “Artist of the Week” bulletin board. They will show numerous visual examples (print outs) of the artist’s work and give a brief presentation about the artist and their art style. Presentations will include where the artist is from, brief biography and history and information about artwork and art style. 3) GRADES: a. CLASS PARTICIPATION: Each day you receive 2 CLASS PARTICIPATION points. To receive all points, you must be present in class and working the entire class period. This grade is recorded at Midpoint and at the End of each grading term. You may make up 1 excused day of absence by coming in for extra time during study halls or after school 2 times. Must sign in for points. b. PROJECTS: Projects are graded TWICE – once for the construction (100pts) of the project and once for the painting/glazing (50pts) of it. Project grades are based on the following criteria: Craftsmanship, Skill, Following directions, Creativity/originality, Attitude, Effort, Neatness, Work Ethics, and being Turned in on time. See attached Rubric for further explanations. Each project must be completed in the order given. Due dates will be announced for each project. 4) PROJECTS: Projects created will be both sculptural forms and functioning items. Projects will reflect different cultures from around the globe. Projects will also reflect current events. All projects are a personal reflection of the student. It is highly encouraged that students take their time and plan out a design that is meaningful to them. Projects created can be great, personalized gifts. 5) PORTFOLIO: This is a 3-D class. Therefore it is difficult to document projects that we create in a 3-ring binder. To assist you in completing your Senior Portfolio, you may take pictures of your favorite projects using the Art Department Digital Camera and adhere it to a completed “Ceramic Reflections” form available in the classroom. This is your responsibility 6) QUIZZES & FINAL: Quizzes will be given throughout the course to ensure information is learned, understood and applied as it accumulates throughout the course levels. A written final exam composed of projects, vocabulary terms & definitions, hand building techniques, and tools used in class will be given at the end of the semester on specific exam day. 7) Things to keep in mind – to advance into Ceramics 4 – you will need an “A” in Ceramics 3 and teacher approval. You will need to show excellent attendance, work ethics, time management, creativity and self discipline. a. Place all books/book bags on the floor and not on the tables. No coats permitted in class. b. You will be assigned a drawer/locker to store your projects. No tools are permitted to be stored in your drawer/locker. Keep your locker clean and tidy. All lockers/drawers will be cleaned out at the end of each semester by each student. c. Computer use – You must ASK to use the computer and printer. You will be allowed to print 1 page and only 1 time per class. Computer is used for ceramic class only – no games. d. Make-up work/class. YOU are responsible for any missed work/projects or class time. If you miss a class (for whatever reason that is excused) you may stay after to make up class participation. If you will be missing class for a long period of time, please let me know in advance. Unexcused class cuts = detention. e. MUSIC: you will be allowed to listen to the radio during class. If a dispute occurs, radio privileges will be lost. (IPODs will be permitted on Fridays only – under the discretion of the teacher) f. Ask to open new boxes of clay or bottles of glaze. g. Unacceptable themes in your artwork are anything containing references to drugs, alcohol, Satan or demons, race, nudes, violence, inappropriate symbols, language, real or implied are not permitted. h. No art materials (except paper) are to be taken from the ceramics room. We do not provide materials for other teachers’ assignments, activities or clubs Grading Scale: Construction Glaze A = 100 – 90 50 – 45 Excellent work B = 89 – 80 44 – 40 Good work C = 79 – 70 39 – 35 Average work D = 69 – 60 34 - 30 Below average work E = below 59 below 29 Unacceptable work or work not submitted *You will receive a zero (0) if work is not completed and turned in. That will drop you approx. 2 letter grades. Always try and turn something in for a grade.

The GHS annual ART SHOW this year is on APRIL ______2015. You are required to submit a minimum of 3 works of art from Ceramic 3 and/or 4 CERAMIC RUBRIC The following criteria are what each project is graded on. Each project is graded 2 times – Greenware Stage (100 pts) and Glazed (50 pts) How did you do?

EXCELLENT (A) GOOD (B) FAIR (C) POOR (D – below) 100-90 / 50-45 89-80 / 44-40 79-70 / 39-35 69 - / 34 - 25 / 13 Craftsmanship: Glazing:  What does the overall project look like?  What does the overall project look like?  Are all of the edges smooth?  Was the glaze evenly applied?  Did you remove all score marks and slip bubbles?  Is there bisqueware showing through? Is it rough to  Is your project put together correctly and well? the touch?  Are there neat/straight lines of color separation? 15 / 8 Skill: Glazing Skill: o Did you complete the correct task? o Did you complete the correct task? o Did you plan with brainstorming and sketches o Did you plan with brainstorming and sketches correctly? correctly? o Did you follow your idea/sketch? o Did you follow your color idea/sketch? o Did you use the correct hand-building technique? o Did you use the correct number of colors? o Did you do the hand-building technique correctly? o Did you glaze/acrylic the base? o Is the clay the correct thickness with appropriate air holes?

15 / 8 Effort/Neatness:  Did you plan out your design thoroughly?  Did you take your time or rush through it?  Is your project completed neatly?  Did you use your class time wisely?  Were you focused on your project or on other people or school work? 25 / 13 Creativity/Originality: o Did you copy someone else’s work? o Is your design original and “one-of-a-kind”? o Did you make it your own? o Did you change the theme of your project or is it o Did you use inspiration from your brainstorming always the same? activities? o Is the design creative or common? o Did you plan with sketches? 5 / 2 Work Ethics:  Do you store your project properly?  Did you complete your project on time?  Did you work the entire class period?  Did you manage your time and use it wisely?  Did you come in for extra time?  Did you take your time or rush?  Did you clean up on time? 5 / 2 Attitude: o Did you work positively with each project? o Were you open to suggestions or resistant to change? o Did you try or give up if a mistake was made? 5 / 2 Class Participation:  Did you come to class on time and all of the time?  Did you work the entire class period?  Did you come in for extra time?  Did you use your time wisely during class?  What did you do during your down time between projects? 5 / 2 Turned in on Time:  Did you complete a project?  Were projects completed on time?  Were all requirements met at the completion of your project?  Did you place your NAME/INITIALS and class period on your project?  Did you place your completed project in the correct location? Follow Directions:  Did you read the directions for each project?  Did you follow the specific guidelines of the project?  Did you meet the requirements of each project?  Did you place your NAME/INITIALS and class period on your project?  Did you place your completed project in the correct location? CERAMIC 3 & 4

To obtain an “A” at this level and move on to Ceramic 4 and / or Ceramic 5, you are expected to follow the proceeding responsibilities and expectations of this class.

Responsibilities & Expectations

1. Responsibilities – a. You are responsible to: i. To find the time to make up missed class time and work ii. To complete projects on time iii. To store your projects correctly and safely iv. To talk to the teacher about concerns for deadlines or project ideas/requirements

2. Excellent Work Ethics – a. You are prepared for each class with ideas and visual examples; do not waste class time for gathering your thoughts/plans b. You do not need to be told to get to work; c. You work the entire class period; d. You make an effort to fulfill all requirements of a project e. You place completed projects in the correct location; store projects properly f. You can work with minimal socializing

3. Craftsmanship / Skill – a. You have excellent craftsmanship; this includes BOTH the construction of the project and painting/glazing of the project b. You are neat and you pay attention to the smallest of details in your projects; c. Smooth out edges of projects and areas that were “scored”; d. You take your time to produce your work of art; e. You stick close to your original plan

4. Time – a. You use your time wisely in class; b. Work entire class period; c. Work is completed on time; d. There is no “wasted time” and you come prepared

5. Creativity / Originality – a. Your work is creative and original; b. You “Think outside the box”; c. You challenge yourself and your ability to do something new; d. You do not “copy” others work or ideas

If at any time you do not think that you will be able to fulfill any of these responsibilities or expectations, then maybe you should rethink your objective for taking this class. Ceramic 3 – Homework Artist Reproduction Research

Artist Reproduction:

 You will be reproducing a work of art from a famous artist. You will research three artists that are of interest to you. Think of the medium that the artists use (paint, mixed media, graphic, ceramic), what subject matter they use, what dimension of artwork they create, and why you like them.

 Compose a three-paragraph essay (one paragraph per artist). Include a picture of artwork from each artist. Answer the following questions per artist/paragraph.

 Spelling, punctuation and grammar must be correct! Please TYPE them and turn them in. (12 pt, single/double space, Times New Roman/Arial).

 At the time of the project, you will choose one of these artists and recreate one of their works of art out of clay. Your reproduction will be a scaled down duplicate of the work, including color.

Answer the following questions for each artist / paragraph. (you will answer these 3 questions for EACH artist that you chose)

1) Briefly explain the artist’s background. What is the name of the artist, where are they from, birth date and brief history of their accomplishments.

2) What style of art did they create? (realistic, abstract, contemporary ect) What medium did they primarily use? (clay, paint, mixed media, ect) What is one of their most famous works of art? (title)

3) Explain why you chose this artist. What about their artwork do you like? Choose a work of art of theirs that you like. Explain how you would recreate that particular work of art out of CLAY. Which hand building technique(s) would you use and why?