Course Description This course will expand students knowledge of three-dimensional artwork. Projects will be created using hand building techniques and wheel throwing techniques as well as non clay sculpture materials. Students will learn to apply art elements and principles to all ceramic work. They will gain knowledge of a variety of art movements as well as historical use of ceramics as an art form in the production of decorative and functional pottery.
Primary Content Objectives: The student will be able to…
Exhibit a variety of hand building, wheel throwing, sculptural, and glazing techniques and processes.
Identify, use, and take care of a variety of tools, materials and equipment used in the studio.
Identify the five stages of clay and understand how each stage affects the development of their piece of art.
Define why we make art and understand its meaning to the individual, its purpose in society, in history and in the environment.
Recognize and use ceramics specific vocabulary in discussing or writing about ceramics pieces, techniques, tools, history, and culture.
Define the elements and principles of design, and apply this understanding to the design, creation and analysis/evaluation of three-dimensional forms.
Demonstrate craftsmanship (artistic quality) in creating artwork and in applying evaluation criteria
Social Objectives:
Students will be able to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner with other students and the teacher.
Students will develop an appreciation of the work of others, and respect the workspace of others.
Students will learn to maintain an efficient and organized studio.
Students will develop a personal style by creating their own body of artwork and explain their journey through the process. We will do this by…
Studying cultures (to help develop style)
Studying specific artists and artist statements (to help develop our voice)
Brainstorming and focusing on all the steps of creating (to experience the importance of process)
Experimenting (using new media and dedicating time to create)
Reflection writing (to explain and understand our creative process)
Providing choice (freedom and perspective to develop voice and opinions)
Students will develop habits of mind that will be vital in preparing them to be contributing citizens of our global community.
Colorado State Standards for Visual Art 1. Observe and Learn to Comprehend Use the visual arts to express, communicate, and make meaning. To perceive art involves studying art; scrutinizing and examining art; recognizing, noticing, and seeing art; distinguishing art forms and subtleties; identifying and detecting art; becoming skilled in and gaining knowledge of art; grasping and realizing art; figuring out art; and sensing and feeling art. 2. Envision and Critique to Reflect Articulate and implement critical thinking in the visual arts by synthesizing, evaluating, and analyzing visual information. To value art involves visualizing, articulating, and conveying art; thinking about, pondering, and contemplating art; wondering about, assessing, and questioning art concepts and contexts; expressing art; defining the relevance, significance of, and importance of art; and experiencing, interpreting, and justifying the aesthetics of art. 3. Invent and Discover to Create Generate works of arts that employ unique ideas, feelings, and values using different media, technologies, styles, and forms of expression. Tomakeart involves creating, inventing, conceiving, formulating, and imagining art; communicating, ascertaining, and learning about art; building, crafting, and generating art; assembling and manufacturing art; discovering, fashioning, and producing art; and causing art to exist. 4. Relate and Connect to Transfer Recognize, articulate, and validate the value of the visual arts to lifelong learning and the human experience. To respond to art involves relating to art; connecting to art; personally linking to art; associating with art; bonding to art; moving toward art sensibilities; shifting to art orientations; thinking about art; attaching meaning to art; replying to art; reacting to art; internalizing art; personalizing art; and relating art to culture and diversity.
Textbook & Supplies
Fee & Supplies:
$35 fee paid to EVHS at the Main Office per art class
Plastic grocery bags (at least two)
Kleenex (1 box per student = 5 bonus points)
Text: No text, however handouts will be provided and should be kept in a binder for reference. Every student will come to class equipped with…
Pencil
Sketchbook
Clothing: Art (and especially ceramics) is messy. Wear clothes that you aren’t afraid to get dirty or bring/borrow a shirt or apron. If you have long hair, make sure you have a way to tie it back. No skirts if you are working on the wheel!
Grading & Evaluation
Grading At Eagle Valley High School our commitment is to the idea that education is focused on specific learning targets and the demonstration of student proficiency on the standards in a content area. Therefore, grades represent the evaluation of student progress towards mastery of the content standards. In order to accomplish this, the expectation is that teachers are accurately, consistently, and repetitively assessing students on their understanding of the standards. We want students to have a sense of empowerment to take charge of their own learning and measure their progress against known criteria. Grades are a reflection of student performance on standards that are in the course syllabus, daily learning targets, and assessments that are aligned to the standards. The communication of a grade should be clearly understood between the teacher, student, and parents when based on these principles and always focused on demonstrating proficiency.
Re-Assessment (Retakes) Students should have an opportunity to redo major assignments or assessments in order to demonstrate mastery; however, these opportunities are not unlimited. To earn a redo/retake, students may need to take steps to improve their skills; these steps may include the completion of qualifying home work or supplemental assignments. Final exams are exempt from reassessment. Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes have some latitude in setting a lower percentage possible for redo assessments, to more closely align with college expectations. These are outlined specifically in the AP/DE Course Description Handbook posted on our school website.
Extra Credit If a grade does not reflect content mastery, the student should continue to practice the clearly stated learning targets. Additional work can be requested and assigned to demonstrate content mastery but will not be graded as extra credit.
Final Exams Semester final exams will be a significant part of the final grade for a course. There are no opportunities to redo final exams. Final exams will constitute approximately 10%-20% of the final grade.
Grading in Art: Your grade will be determined on the following scale: 90-100%=A 80-89%=B 70-79%=C 60-69%=D 0-59%=F (no credit for the course)
Rubrics for each project will be used for student self-assessment and instructor assessment. All art rubrics will address visual art standards and the creative process. Your grade will be a reflection of your understanding and performance in the following areas:
Formative 20% (studio habits, warm ups, exit tickets, notes, participation in class discussions/activities) Summative 80% (sketchbooks, website updates, reflections, critiques, completed artworks, final portfolio, showcase)
Attendance: Late Work & Makeup
Absences: Students who miss assigned work due to extenuating circumstances cleared by the school as an excused absence will be given extensions. Unexcused absences will not receive special treatment. It is the student’s responsibility to check for coursework missed due to a school activity before the date to be missed. Timeframes for makeup work will be judged on a case-by-case basis to ensure fairness for the particular circumstances.
Zero Hour is scheduled time before school for students to complete makeup work or have access to teachers for extra help. Late Work: All assignments are given a due date. Students will be given a one week grace period on art projects if necessary but are still expected to bring works in progress for critique. Late work turned in after the grace period may receive up to 50% credit. Late work will not be accepted after a specified date. Arrangements are made for students with excused absences.
EVHS Policy: Cell Phones & Hall Passes
CELL PHONES (Student Handbook – page 23) There will be no cell phone use during academic or instruction time at EVHS during school hours. Cell phones will be put away to avoid distractions and ensure student attention is on the classroom activity. Experience has proven that these items present a disruption to learning, cause serious social problems, can be used for cheating, and become objects of theft. Students who do not use cell phones responsibly will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate confiscation. Violations are cumulative for devices a student uses at inappropriate times for the entire school year.
1st violation – device can be confiscated by the teacher and held until the end of the day.
2nd violation – device is sent to the main office where students can retrieve it at the end of the day from an
administrator. Students will get a warning and reminder of the policy with consequences.
3rd violation – device is sent to the main office and is held until a parent retrieves the phone and review policies
Defiance – refusal to follow rules, habitual problems, or defiance towards EVHS staff will result in additional
consequences
HALL PASSES Teachers should not allow students to leave the classroom for any destination without an E-hallpass. Teachers are to exercise caution and good judgment to keep hall passes to a minimum.
Students limited to 2 passes per day
1 student out of class at any given time
No passes the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class
Abuse of E-hallpass (excessive time out) will result in being on a “no pass” list
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Teacher Philosophy Only you can be responsible for learning but your success is incredibly important to me. Please come to me with any questions, concerns, ideas, etc. I will determine my success as a teacher by your progress and evolution as a creative art student.
Leadership & Professionalism Leadership means being engaged in the course. It means your phone is is tucked in your backpack everyday...it is never out in class unless you ask specifically. It means when you have learned something, you help others understand that concept too. It means you participate in class discussions, team activities and clean up to the best of your ability. Professionalism and leadership is taking this class seriously, showing up daily and doing your best. Work hard. Be present. Stay engaged. Lift others up. You will do great!
Student Responsibilities
Come to class on time and prepared
Be responsible for your own learning, take risks - don’t be afraid to mess up!
Be engaged. Find your flow. Get in the zone!
Clean yo’ mess up. This is OUR studio – take care of it.
Be kind, considerate, and respectful to everyone at all times.
Follow safety procedures carefully and be respectful of classroom, tools, and materials.
You must create an ehallpass and have teacher permission to leave the room. See EVHS policy above.
No food or soda is allowed in class near artwork. Water bottles are acceptable.
Cell phones: out of sight, out of mind. See EVHS cell phone policy above.
Work Ethic: There will be times in class where students will be finished with a project before others. At NO TIME will it be acceptable for a student to simply sit and NOT work.Sketchbooks are to be brought to class EVERY DAY and should always be used as a backup or alternative to sitting around doing nothing.
Cheating / Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Plagiarism will result in a zero and parents will be notified. Multiple offenses will result in serious school & legal consequences.
If I do not follow the policies and procedures set forth for this class, I understand that there will be repercussions and communication will be sent to my guardian(s).