Brette Webb
Phone #: 704-799-8555 x 1352 Email:
Class Schedule: 1st Block: Art Foundations
2nd Block: Ceramics I
3rd Block: Inter/Adv Ceramics
4th Block: Planning
Dear Parents:
As you may know Visual Art classes such as Ceramics, Sculpture, and Art Foundations require paint, glaze, brushes, dry media such as oil and chalk pastels, graphite and charcoal with varying hardness, adhesives, plaster, wire, and papers of varying color/weight. These materials are very expensive and current budgetary concerns within the district make it necessary for the Art Department to require a fee from each of its incoming students.
If you are unable to pay this fee due to true financial limitations, please contact me directly so I may accommodate your child.
If at all possible, please pay this fee with our ONLINE PAYMENT (41 cent transaction fee) method on the school’s website at http://osp.osmsinc.com/ISS/. Payments may also be made by check to Lake Norman High School or by cash. Please include a phone number on the check and student’s name on the memo line. All monies will go directly to the bookkeeper and into the Art Account for Ms. Webb’s class so that supplies may be purchased. Fees will not be used for anything other than supplies for this class. Your student will receive a receipt if fee is paid by check or cash.
This is an enormous help to us during these economic times as we prepare to offer your child the most comprehensive art experience possible.
REQUIRED SUPPLY LIST
Ceramics and Sculpture· $30. 00 fee by January 31, 2014
· Sketchbook OR Binder with lined and unlined paper / Art Foundations (Art I)
· $20.00 fee by January 31, 2013
· Sketchbook with 50 or more pages
8.5 x 11 or larger (any binder)
Ceramics will cover an in depth study of clay properties, handbuilding techniques, and surface applications, and 3D forms.
A more expansive study of the above (with other media) will be explored in the higher levels of 3D Design.
Glazed works and Sculptural works may only come home at the end of the Semester, so please ask to see pictures and inquire about their works in progress.
As a class requirement, students are required to take pictures of “works in progress” and “final design solutions.” These images will be graded as half of their exam grade. Students should expect to find and print examples at home, practice drawing and writing about artworks (evaluating and analyzing art and techniques in class). / Art 1 is a foundation course in basic art and design. Art Foundations will offer students ways to make connections to other people, times and places and experiences. Students will be introduced to the Elements of Design and Principles of Composition. They will learn about different art media and techniques in a variety of areas, including drawing, painting, color theory, and 3-dimensional art. Art history and criticism will be included with many projects, and students will engage in reflection, evaluation, and presentation of their own work. Emphasis will be on development of skills and awareness of aesthetic choices in art. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the Art Department.
ClaSsRooM RuLes
Use Common Sense, Respect and Take
Responsibility for Your Own Actions.
1. Do NOT talk during lecture or demonstration
2. Follow ALL school rules and policies.
3. Use TIME and MATERIALS responsibly.
4. RESPECT ALL people at ALL times.
5. Clean up after yourself DAILY.
6. Remain in your SEAT until the bell rings.
DisciPLine POlicY
DISCIPLINE PLAN- Any disruptive behavior, failure to follow school rules/policies or classroom rules/procedures will result in consequences. Consequences may include but are not limited to the following: Points will be Deducted from Performance Grade
§ Warning
§ Parent Phone Call and 45 Min. ASD
§ Parent Phone Call 90 Min.
§ Office Referral
AsSessMent
1. PROJECTS: All projects are expected to be done to the best of your ability. Projects will be graded using the following rubric:
§ Meeting the project objectives
§ Effort
§ Quality
§ Craftsmanship
§ Completion
§ Other as specified
2. NOTES and DAILY PARTICIPATION: will be kept in an organized Sketchbook Journal.
10 days of notes in notebook will equal 100 points (test grade). Keep up with all worksheets and notes for full credit. Work folders will be checked to make sure you are completing Warm-Up assignments.
3. Late in the semester MIDTERM/FINAL EXAM A cumulative exam will be given on the information presented throughout the semester.
4. DIGITAL PORTFOLIO: Professional quality pics the defend all works completed in the course in a “PostCard format.”
3D Studio Extras: (Wish List) Items:
· Adhesives for wood or ceramics Wood Glue or Super Glue
· Wire (on a spool) ANY METAL
· Chicken wire (or fencing)
· Lotion/Sanitizer
· Squirt Bottles dollar store
· Email me if you have other supplies you may want to donate or get rid of. = )
· Canvas (cloth large enough to cover table tops
Health= CleAn Classroom/Equip:
1. Tables (daily) and personal bins (weekly) must be washed/ wiped out. Every student is responsible for their entire table and all tools/materials that are used.
2. All students will participate in recycling clay and loading and unloading the kiln; this will work on a rotating system.
3. Clean all areas, sinks, cabinets, wedging table, slab roller and your table.
4. All paint brushes must be washed with soap and water and stored in the upright position.
5. Failure to participate in cleaning the tools, materials, and tables will result in After School Detention
JUST FOR PARENTS
My name is Ms. Webb and I am excited to have the privilege to teach your son/daughter this semester. I graduated from Piedmont College, Demorest GA. Earned my B.A. in Studio Art in 1997 and M.A.T. Art Education K-12 in 2001. This is my 10th year teaching at LNHS and I love it!!! Please feel free to email me with any concerns or questions throughout the year as replying to an email has proven to be the faster response.
Expect to receive printed progress reports from me every 6 weeks RATHER THAN EVERY 3 WEEKS (due to the time required to research, do concept sketches for critique, construction, firing, glazing, firing again…)
When this form is returned with your signature and any comments you may have, your student will receive 10 points as an assignment grade. 0/10 = not signed while 10/10 = signed and returned. Thank you for your participation in your student’s success and know that I look forward to working with you to help your child reach their highest potential.
Thank You,
Brette Webb
Please read over ALL of the other pages and return the bottom portion of this form to me. The first page should be kept in the students’ sketchbook for reference throughout the semester, and the top portion of this page is for you and the bottom of this page should be returned to me as soon as possible.
Teacher: Brette Webb
Class: Art Foundations ($20) __ Ceramics ($30)__ Sculpture ($30) __
School Phone: 704-799-8555 x 1352
Ms. Webb’s Email:
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Students:
I have read and understand that these rules apply at all times during the course of the semester. I understand there are consequences that follow if I do not perform at the teacher’s expectations.
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Ceramics Studio Safety Contract
To be granted the privilege of using this facility you are required to be familiar with and
to observe, these safety regulations governing its use. Violation of any safe working
methods may cause the loss of privilege or disciplinary action.
Not having this contract signed will result in not being allowed to use the supplies and materials within the classroom.
1. Good housekeeping, cleaning and orderly work areas and equipment are
fundamental to accident and fire prevention. Assigned work areas and
equipment are to be cleaned and placed in order by each user at the end of
each work period.
2. Horseplay of any kind is Forbidden.
3. You are not to operate wheels, grinder, saws, or pugmill to which you have not been trained or
assigned. You will be trained in the use of potentially hazardous equipment.
4. Shop facilities may not be used after class time in the evenings or on the
weekends if Ms. Webb is not present.
5. All accidents, including minor scrapes or cuts, should be reported immediately
Ms. Webb.
6. Eye protection and or face masks should be worn at all times when it is appropriate. Using the mason stains, grinder, saws, or spraying devices all require eye protection.
7. Jewelry, ties and clothing, which, in the opinion of the shop supervisor or
faculty, seem hazardous, must not be worn while working on the potter’s
wheel, using kilns, pugging or wedging clay. Close toed shoes are expected. Long hair should be tied back when operating wheels or machines with moving parts.
8. Clean up of working areas should be done with a wet clean sponge a minimum of two times. Avoid sweeping with the bristled broom in the ceramics lab as it raises dust that will remain air born for days.
Water is the best solution for cleaning. Be aware of floors that may be slippery.
9. Dust masks must be worn when making clay or glazes. Rubber gloves should
be worn when making glazes that contain heavy metals.
10. If you have allergies or are pregnant please inform your instructor. Working in
the ceramics lab could be hazardous to your health.
11. No eating food in work areas as the dry or wet tables may consist of glaze/stains that are toxic.
12. All containers must be returned label side out. All containers MUST BE labeled or they will be discarded. All glazes or slips in the glaze room are to have a label with a list of ingredients. You are not to make personal glazes and keep them in the room without labeling contents.
13. No work left on common tables overnight. If it is left it will be discarded the
next morning at the start of class.
14. This safety contract must be read and signed indicating that both Parent/Guardian(s) and Students are aware of the Hazards inside of the Ceramics Studio/Classroom.
Student Signature: ______, Date ______
Parent Signature: ______, Date ______