Crafts IV
Helen Lockwood
1. Course Overview :
· Overview - Welcome to Crafts IV! This course is an advanced craft course emphasizing a more in-depth exploration of the techniques, culture and history of various crafts.
· Goals – Goals in Crafts Iv include, but are not limited to, student exposure to various cultural connections through a variety of craft techniques; application of the principles of design through the utilization of a variety of media; gaining proficiency and technical competency; and gaining an understanding of the various tools and vocabulary necessary to complete craft assignments.
· Objectives – Upon completion of the Crafts IV course, the student will be able to exhibit:
Ø an understanding of techniques for the various crafts presented
Ø an understanding and respect for tools, supplies and facilities
Ø competency in construction and design principles as they apply to various craft techniques
Ø an understanding of the difference between decorative and utilitarian crafts
Ø ability to adhere to all safety rules and regulations pertaining to crafts, and demonstrate the safe use and care of materials
Ø a command of the vocabulary necessary and useful for creating, discussing, and/or writing about the various craft techniques, tools, culture and history
Ø ability to demonstrate craftsmanship (craft quality) and apply evaluation criteria to craft works
Ø ability to identify career opportunities associated with crafts
Ø ability to correlate, compare and contrast different craft materials and usage
Ø ability to use the processes, tools, techniques, and skills necessary to complete assignments
· Themes – The following themes will be expanded upon during the course:
Ø Elements of design – space, form, shape, value, color, texture, line
Ø Principles of design - repetition, variation, balance, emphasis, contrast, unity
Ø Utilitarian and non-utilitarian (decorative)crafts
Ø Historical and cultural connections in crafts
Ø Various craft experiences, which may include, but are not limited to, basketmaking, papermaking, ceramics, collage, tile/wooden mosaics, batik, calligraphy, macramé, weaving and maskmaking.
· Generalizations – The Crafts IV class will provide in-depth study of various craft techniques, supplies, tools and histories; it will also place more emphasis on independent study of various techniques.
· SOL Testing status – Although SOL testing is not currently done in crafts, this course encompasses the Visual Arts SOLs and supplements SOLs in other tested areas such as Social Studies, Mathematics and Science.
2. Course Outline and Detail:
· Topical outline by marking period (may vary due to availability of supplies)
Historical background and cultural significance are studied with each craft.
Ø First Marking Period – Review principles of design and elements of art throughout course as they apply to various projects; paper craft, papermaking and dyeing, twined baskets
Ø Second Marking Period – Advanced basket, tile/wooden mosaics, floor cloth painting
Ø Third Marking Period – Weaving, plaster masks; craft painting techniques, batik
Ø Fourth Marking Period – Ceramics, glazing, independent project
· List of assignment possibilities:
Ø Design and construct a various weaving and basketry projects using innovative materials
Ø Design, produce handmade paper; use various papers to create two-dimensional design
Ø Various paper crafts, including paper dyeing, bookbinding, mola, arabesques, collage, wycinanki at advanced levels
Ø Create basket using advanced basket making techniques (potato, key, melon or butterfly, flat bottom)
Ø Create a wooden/tile mosaic - grout
Ø Create a plaster mask in the style of a chosen culture. Write accompanying report on culture.
Ø Maintain a crafts notebook
Ø Knot a macramé wall hanging
Ø Create and mount a batik project
Ø Create various written works using calligraphy
Ø Stained glass
Ø Independent projects
· Readings – Readings will be based on cultural background assignments, class handouts and Silent Sustained Reading.
3. Silent Sustained Reading – Students enrolled in Fine Arts classes will be engaged in Silent Sustained Reading for a minimum of ten minutes per class; the placement of SSR within each class will be determined by individual teachers.
4. Grading:
· Materials needed – Respect and safe use of all materials and tools
· Craftsmanship, timely completion of each project, wise use of class time and meeting of each project’s requirements are a substantial portion of each grade.
· Homework – preparation for quizzes
· Participation – Students will be graded on wise use of class time.
· Extra Credit – Available to those students who have used class time wisely
· Make-up – Acceptance of make-up work follows school policy guidelines.
· Exams – Periodic quizzes will be administered. First semester exam is mandatory and comprehensive. Second semester exam is subject to exemption policy.
· Summarizers – Student participation in the clean up and summarization of each class is a portion of student grade each grading period.
· Participation in self-evaluation and class discussions will be included in grade.
5. Exam Exemptions: Students in all courses may be exempted from their final exam if they meet the following criteria:
- Grade average of 90% or above
- No in-school or out-of-school suspensions.
6. SOL Exam Substitution/Exam Exemption: Only students enrolled in Practical, Standard, Academic, Advanced level
courses will be exempted from their final exam and substitute an SOL end-of-course exam for the final exam.
7. Grading Scale: The Division’s grading scale is a 10-point scale.
A: 90 – 100 B: 80 – 89 C: 70 – 79 D: 60 – 69 F: 0 – 59
8. Discipline Plan
· Expected Behaviors – Students are expected to:
Ø Arrive at class on time with necessary materials
Ø Adhere to all rules and regulations as outlined in the student handbook
Ø Demonstrate respectful behavior to both teacher and other students
Ø Show respect for materials, tools and facility
Ø Refrain from abusive or vulgar language
Ø Clean all tools and workspace as requested
· Rewards - Written and verbal commendations are given. Class cooperation with all expected behaviors may result in the use of appropriate “background music.”
· Consequences – Consequences may vary depending upon type of infraction. Students choosing not to adhere to classroom rules may expect one or more of the following:
Ø Student/teacher conference
Ø Telephone call and or conference with parent
Ø Office referral
· Honor Code – All students are expected to rigorously follow the Monticello High School honor code. Cheating, stealing, plagiarism, lying, forgery, and repeated abuses of technology may come before the honor council who will determine the legitimacy of the violation and consequences. It is especially important that you understand what cheating is. During the course of the year, I will sometimes ask you to pledge your work or portions of it. This could be a test, a project, lab work, or other school related assignments. When you write pledge on your work, it is understood that you did the assignment independently without any assistance from anyone else or without using unapproved books or study aids.
9. Student Planner
· The primary function of the student planner is to teach organizational skills and time management. It must be used for recording assignments in all classes. A secondary function is for hall passes. STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO HAVE PLANNERS WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES!
10. Silent Sustained Reading – Students enrolled in Fine Arts classes will be engaged in Silent Sustained Reading for a minimum of ten minutes per class; the placement of SSR within each class will be determined by individual teachers.
11. Teacher Contact
· Ms. Helen Lockwood; Email – ; Telephone – school (434) 244-3100
12. Appendices
· A $30.00 craft fee will be collected during the first week of school. Please make checks payable to Monticello H.S.
· We are excited to pilot the “parent portal” through PowerSchool during the second semester at Monticello. This portal will give students and parents access to student grades and attendance via the Internet. Teachers will update grades in the parentportal at a minimum of every other week.
· Each student should also have a two-pocket folder and an old shirt/smock to protect clothing.
· Student work done by Monticello High School artists is often photographed, exhibited and displayed throughout the school and community. In addition, students are often photographed for educational demonstration purposes while working on classroom assignments. IF YOU DO NOT WISH YOUR STUDENT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED OR DO NOT WISH THE WORKS OF YOUR STUDENT(S) TO BE EXHIBITED, PHOTOGRAPHED OR DISPLAYED, PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY, IN WRITING, AT THE SCHOOL ADDRESS.