CERAMICS I

Ms. Morris Room A001Godwin High School

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT / WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU
  • You will get MESSY!
  • You will work every day in class
  • You will Recycle and Reuse our clay
  • Every unit/project will introduce new skills and techniques.
  • We will use our Sketchbooks regularly
  • You will use your computer from time to time
  • You will NEVER use your phone! Please keep it out of sight.
  • To learn new and interesting information and techniques about art, artists and hopefully about yourself!
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  • Good Attendance—You have to be here to understand the what and why of projects and technique
  • Class Participation—including daily warm ups, discussion, critiques, homework, projects, etc.
  • Clean Up--You are responsible for setting up and cleaning up your area!
  • Respect—for those around you, yourself, me, our art materials & classroom
  • Positive Attitude—art class will be more fun if you keep an open mind

A Few More Things….

*I know from time to time we all have bad days and cannot focus on school work. Please tell me if you are having a bad day, but do not take advantage of my kindness!

*My goal is to create a studio-like atmosphere, where students feel comfortable and safe to create and talk about ideas openly. To do this we all have to work together as a team!

REQUIRED FOR CLASS… / YOU MIGHT WANT FOR CLASS…
  • 9 X 12 Hardbound Sketchbook
  • Pencil and Pen and Eraser
  • Soap –if everyone brings one bar or container of soap we can all wash our hands daily for the whole year!
  • $12.oo Art Fee
  • Fully Charged Laptop and Charger
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  • A smock or old t-shirt (bring your own if you are more comfortable or I have some smocks in the classroom) ART IS MESSY!
  • Box of color pencils
  • Drawing Pens (Micron or Sharpie)

GRADING POLICY

Your finished artwork is the most important part of your grade! HOWEVER….this class is more about making art! It is about your ideas, going outside of your comfort zone, active class participation, keeping an open mind, using class time to your advantage, reflection and critique!

GRADING BREAKDOWN / POINTS
  • Projects/Glazing
  • Sketchbook/Planning (Glaze Notes, Artist Profile, etc.)
  • Daily Work/Participation: (Warm Ups, Reflection, Critique, Artist Statements, etc.)
  • Assessment (Test/Quiz)
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  • 50%
  • 20%
  • 20%
  • 10%

*With every unit there will be arubric plus specific project and glaze criteria. CERAMICS IS HARD! BUT…Keeping an A in ceramics class can be EASY! To consistently receive an A on projects you must meet the project criteria plus go above and beyond. If you attend class daily, use your class time wisely, participate in your learning, take risks, comlete your sketchbook homework and most important have some fun with what you are creating!

But, Please, PLEASE do not expect an A just because you “finish” a project! I am looking forthought and effort from everyone!

*Iam open to suggestions! If you have any ideas for class projects, sketchbook homework or anything else, let me know!