Ceramics 5-6
Teacher Contact Info:
Mrs. Meier
cindymeier@u-46.org
630-213-5500 ext. 864
Ceramics is a class for the student who has taken Ceramics 3-4. The student will use clay as a medium to further explore how artists use the principles and elements of design to organize works of art in order to express both ideas and feelings. If the student is interested in doing some exploration in sculpture, please let me know and I can plan some sculpture lessons for a group.
Students may be required to hand in sketchbook assignments but the majority of assignments will consist of hands-on lessons.
FEES AND SUPPLIES
In addition to the registration fee, students are required to purchase $15.00 PROJECT FEE CARDS. The registration fee pays for equipment and non expendable supplies listed below. The fee card pays for expendable (consumable) supplies which have to be replaced yearly.
NON CONSUMABLE ITEMS
item cost per student
paint tray .17
paint brush .63
ceramics tools 5.00-7.00
CONSUMABLE ITEMS
tempera paint 2.60
clay 5.25-15.50
glazes 5.00-15.00 (these are $10 per bottle)
plaster, wire (student choice) .50-1.00
Students may also need to bring a garbage bag for clay. Again, some supplies may vary according to each group project.
DUE DATES AND MAKE-UP WORK
The assignment due dates are announced at least one week ahead of the final day we will be working on the assignment in class. The due dates will be written on the blackboard to avoid confusion. I will accept finished work ONE WEEK ONLY after the due date. If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what you missed after attendance is taken. Makeup work must be done on your own time, if you unable to finish your work during class time you must ask for a pass to leave your steadily to work in the art room. If your absence is a truancy, you cannot make up the work and you will receive a zero.
Most assignments are worked on in class. If you need more time to finish a project:
1) get a pass from me to come in during study hall to work
2) make arrangements to come in to work before or after school
FIELD TRIP POLICY
1) Student must have a C or above in all art classes.
2) Student must not have any tardiness or truancies in all art classes.
3) Student must not have any referrals in all art classes.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
ALL CLASSES WILL MAKE “TRADING CARDS”
1st nine weeks
5 Small Bowls for glaze testing
Something that fits together (ex: a fondu set, tea set with tray, interconnecting dishes)
Wheel piece bowls (4), plus a serving bowl
2nd nine weeks
Not a Self Self-Portrait (can be a sculpture)
Marionette with clothing
Wheel piece casserole with lid
3rd nine weeks
Not your usual Teapot
Wheel piece casserole with lid
Series-can be seen individually but also seen as together and can have similar theme or color (ex: vases, bottles, parts of clothes, puzzles types, sculptural, plates, bowls)
Wheel Project set of (4 or more) cups and saucers
4th nine weeks
Something to Give Away
Wheel piece set of 4 (or more) plates
Raku piece in Raku Porcelain
Portfolio (photos or slides or Powerpoint)
You are always welcome to explore new ideas in clay or other 3D mediums for outside credit. A wheel piece is due each 9 weeks. This will be completely your idea.
No gang signs, copyrighted logos, or drug paraphernalia will be fired.
ASSESSMENTS
Your grade is based on the following things:
1) Assignments: The art assignments are graded on the design, glazing or painting craftsmanship, craftsmanship (neatness), originality (NOT COPIED), and how well the directions are followed. The written assignments are graded if the directions are followed and the questions are answered.
2) Class participation: This includes working on current assignments in class, having the necessary supplies and homework, cooperating on class activities such as cleanup and general classroom behavior. Class points are earned every day. 5 points are earned for each day you are working in class, 3 points for working some and socializing some, 0 points for socializing all period or for leaving homework at home.
3) Tests: A semester exam and a final exam are required. This usually consists of finishing the assignments as the exam. Seniors will turn in a portfolio at the end of the year for their final exam (including their sketchbooks). All points are added and a scale on 10% increments is used. Class points are included in the total grade.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN ART
1) Keep a written list of all ideas no matter how trivial
2) Keep a sketch book on you at all times and draw whenever possible
3) Visit museums and galleries
4) Paint or draw quick studies of what you are interested in
5) Copy an “Old Master”
6) Look through art books and magazines
7) Join an art group
8) Create your own still life to draw or paint
9) Collect photos and magazine pictures for references when needed
10) Play with different materials and mediums
RESOURCES FOR IDEAS
Ecology Ancient civilization
Endangered species Ancient cultures
Books Environment
Architecture Dreams
CLASSROOM RULES
Whisper/ Not loud talking
Do not get up to socialize- only for supplies
Keep supplies for class in tote tray not your locker
No personal radios
No food or drink
No throwing of anything
No jackets
No swearing
Respect others work
To earn the classroom radio the class must be quiet and working
LEARNING OUTCOMES/ KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1) Student will be able to identify and demonstrate the Elements
Students will be able to:
demonstrate the use of texture, color, form, shape, space
demonstrate the ability to mix secondary and tertiary colors, plus tints and
shades.
2) Students will demonstrate and evaluate the Principles of Design as they apply to
create an original 3D composition.
Students will be able to:
demonstrate the use of balance, movement, proportion, and emphasis
Students will be able to hand build and throw on the wheel.
Students will be able to function more independently.
3) Students will understand and apply the knowledge of traditional and technical tools
necessary to create and produce works of art.
Students will be able to:
use traditional tools such as brushes, modeling tool, looping tool, and wheel to
create a 3D work of art.
4) Students will be able to understand how art reflects history, society, and everyday
life.
Students will be able to:
identify how the arts communicate similarities and differences among various
cultures.
demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the arts and social
environments.
STUDY TIPS TO HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED
1) Ask if he/she has homework
2) Ask to see homework
3) Check his/her progress on a regular basis
4) Have an area that is quiet and well lit with a table and chair for the student to work
5) Know when the lessons are due
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