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:DuckworthS@victorschools.org 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