| Ceramics 1 d.French e-mail: dfrench@fremont.k12.ca.us" Voice mail ex.67524 prep 6
Course Description The ceramics 1 course will give the students the basis for an appreciation of historical and contemporary ceramics. This class satisfies the State and UC Fine Arts requirement. The students will learn the basis terminology of the medium, hand building techniques, and wheel techniques. The students will also learn the basics of glazing, glaze chemistry, and decorating techniques. The students will learn to evaluate and analyze examples of ceramic works, and evaluating the aesthetics of ceramic works. The students will be expected to know and use the elements and principles of art and design in construction of their projects. The students will be taken through a series of exercises that will give them a basis to create a variety of different ceramic works. The students will also be given the freedom to create pieces of ceramics within the basic course progression. Students will use various methods of hand-building the first semester, and advance to more challenging methods of construction in the second semester. The works produced will consist of both practical and aesthetically pleasing pieces. Students must achieve at least a C grade in order to receive State and UC credit. A grade of D will give credit toward graduation, but not State or UC credit
Throughlines for Ceramics. 2009 - 2010
How do I accept responsibility for my own learning and the learning of others in ceramics? How can we demonstrate Excellence, Ethics, and Engagement in our learning in our ceramics class? How can I create quality ceramic assignments that demonstrate the use of the elements of art and the principles of design?
Course Requirements Semester 1 The students will be given 8 assignments to complete. I will assign the technique to be used, but you will have freedom to be creative within that techniques. Usually about 1 piece of work will be evaluated every other week. Some projects will be relatively easy, while others will be more difficult. During this Semester there will be a series of table activities that will be graded also, along with an occasional quiz. During the first semester are also required to find and report on a ceramics gallery. The gallery does not have to be in Fremont. It can be part of a museum, or other galleries. The students will be given suggestions as the semester goes on.
Semester 2 The students will be given 8 assignments to complete, plus a major FINAL project. The student will also be required to write a formal evaluation/critique on a selected project. This is a low stress assignment, but it is a requirement. A detailed list of projects for the second semester will be given at the start of the second semester.
Students are required to keep a Process Journal. Process journals are a record of the process that you go through every time you create a project. It will record your successes and problems that arise. These are VERY important and you will be given a hand-out later. These process journals are NOT to be kept in another notebook I have a very specific way to do these and you will be given instructions on how to do them. I am very serious about journals
There will be a lab fee of $40.00 per year. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. We supply the clay and glaze materials from this money. The materials are expensive, and without this lab fee, we couldnt run the program effectively. The fee will be collected the first week. Please get those fee in by that time. Students who do not pay after two week must supply themselves with the supplies they will need. Students who can not pay should see me. Grading Work will be graded on a point system that acknowledges: solving the problem (assignment), mastering a technique, expressiveness and originality, and overall appearance. Rubrics will be given for each assignment. All assignments, as well as class participation, will be given a point equivalent, and grades will be based on a percentage of the pointes accumulated. You will also be given a grade in your Ceramic Family (explained later) A= 100%-90% B=89%-80% C= 79%-70% D= 69%-60%
Assignments Semester 1 Safety quiz 8 projects Review/critique Semester final Process journal Class participation Semester 2 7 projects Final project formal critique semester final process journal class participation
45 points are awarded each quarter for class participation. Points may also be deducted from class participation for the following reasons:
Not productively working....-1pt Every unexcused absence.-1pt Tardy..-1pts Leaving a mess-variable Cutting class...- 10 pts Being tardy I know the ceramics class is at the extreme end of the school. There is time to make it to class If one doesnt hang out with friends. I consider you late if youre not in the classroom when I take roll.
Late work / make up I will give a due date fore each assignment. There are circumstances (especially in ceramics) where work will be late. I will grade late work if you are actively working in class. (But only to the due date of the next assignment). I there are circumstances which prevent you from handing in assignments, see me.
Classroom Rules (my Studio is my home) No eating in class (this is a safety concern) All dress policies are in effect There will be no inappropriate language. I get to decide what is inappropriate. All cell phones are put on silent and put away. Do not line up at the door before the period ends Stop working and clean up 10 min. before the period ends.
Quality of work A Rubric explaining what I am looking for is posted on the wall and everyone will get a copy. I demand you make an effort to do your best. Just throwing projects together just to get a grade will not be graded.
THERE ARE MANY STUDENTS IN CERAMICS. IT IS MANDETORY THAT ALL PROJECTS MUST HAVE YOUR NAME AND PERIOD INCISED ON THE BOTTOM.
Basic Ceramic Etiquette: You must respect others projects Do not handle work that is not yours without permission Replace any materials or tools you use to their appropriate place Clean any thing you borrow before you return it Dont put anything in the bisque kiln until you are 200% sure it is dry enough Keep your work area clean
I will NOT tolerate mean hurtful people. The 4 things I expect out of all students, despite ability, is Safety first truth trust,,, and do your best
This is an activity class. You are expected to participate and produce quality ceramic work
Homework There is not many homework events in Ceramics. When i do give homework, it will not involve more than 15-20 minutes of your time. Homework is usually in preparation for what we are going to be doing during the next class session. When there is a larger outside assignment given, you will have at least a month between assignment and due date. You may always take work home to complete. This is by your choice. Remember that unfired greenware is very fragile and easily broken. Ceramics 2
French e-mail: "dfrench@fremont.k12.ca.us Voice mail ex.67524 prep 6
Course Description The ceramics 2 course is designed for those students who wish to continue beyond ceramics 1. The students will learn to evaluate and analyze examples of ceramic works, and evaluating the aesthetics of ceramic works. The students will be expected to know and use the elements and principles of art and design in construction of their projects. The students will be on a contract basis to create a variety of different ceramic works. The students will be given the freedom to create and explore in greater detail methods of creating pieces of ceramics. Students will use advanced and more challenging methods of construction throughout the course. The works produced will consist of both practical and aesthetically pleasing pieces. Ceramic 2 students well be expected to explore and demonstrate the making of ceramic glazes, and other decorating methods. Throughlines for Ceramics. 2009 - 2010
How do I accept responsibility for my own learning and the learning of others in ceramics?
How can we demonstrate Excellence, Ethics, and Engagement in our learning in our ceramics class? How can I create quality ceramic assignments that demonstrate the use of the elements of art and the principles of design?
Course Requirements
Semester 1 The students will be given 8 assignments to complete. Usually about 1 piece of work will be evaluated every other week. The students will plan each assignment, and write up a contract/planning sheet which they will share with the instructor. I would like to see those after every assignment. 3 of the pieces must relate to each other in form, design, or theme You will be given a list of assignments you will be required to do. The others assignments are yours to choose. Semester 2 The students will be given 7 assignments to complete, plus a major FINAL project. You will write a self-assessment / reflection page for every piece of work that comes in. I would like to see those after every assignment. 3 of the pieces must relate to each other in form, design, or theme You will be given a list of assignments you will be required to do. 3 of the assignments must reflect or imitate pieces from a specific culture. The students will plan each assignment, and write up a contract/planning sheet which they will share with the instructor All ceramic 2 students must create at least one batch of glaze.
There will be a lab fee of $40.00 per year. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. We supply the clay and glaze materials from this money. The materials are expensive, and without this lab fee, we couldnt run the program effectively. The fee will be collected the first week. Please get those fee in by that time. Students who do not pay will be billed. Students who can not pay should see me.
Grading Work will be graded on a point system that acknowledges: solving the problem (assignment), mastering a technique, expressiveness and originality, and overall appearance. A rubric which goes into more detail is included in this outline. All assignments, as well as class participation, will be given a point equivalent, and grades will be based on a percentage of the pointes accumulated. A= 100%-90% B=89%-80% C= 79%-70% D= 69%-60%
45 points are awarded each quarter for class participation. Points may also be deducted from class participation for the following reasons:
Not productively working....-1pt Every 2 unexcused absence.-1pt Tardy..-1pts Leaving a mess-variable Cutting class...- 10 pts
Being tardy I know the ceramics class is at the extreme end of the school. There is time to make it to class If one doesnt hang out with friends. I consider you late if youre not in the classroom when I take roll.
Late work / make up All assignments will have a due dateit is your responsibility to try to meet that date. We all know that especially in ceramics that things happen. When those things happen, let me know and we can work out something
Classroom Rules No eating in class (the room is messy enough) All dress policies are in effect There will be no inappropriate language (swearing, put-downs, innuendo, etc.) I get to decide what is inappropriate No cell phones or pagers Do not line up at the door before the period ends Stop working and clean up 10 min. before the period ends.
Quality of work I expect all work that is turned in for a grade, to be of the highest quality. I am very proud of some of the work that our students do. I want people to be dazzled by your work. Work that is obviously rushed or simply slapped together will not receive a good grade. Its very evident when someone has put a lot of effort and when they havent. THERE ARE MANY STUDENTS IN CERAMICS. IT IS MANDETORY THAT ALL PROJECTS MUST HAVE YOUR NAME AND PERIOD INCISED ON THE BOTTOM.
Basic Ceramic Etiquette: You must respect others projects Do not handle work that is not yours without permission Replace any materials or tools you use to their appropriate place Clean any thing you borrow before you return it Dont put anything in the bisque kiln until you are 200% sure it is dry enough Keep your work area clean
I am very patient and easy going, but I will NOT tolerate mean hurtful people I expect all students no matter what ability they have to do these 4 things: Safety first truth trust do your best
What is expected of a ceramic 2 student: As a ceramic 2 student, you have to work a lot on your own. I dont want you to re-do old stuff. I want you to : advance improve gain more knowledge about ceramics develop your own distinctive style.
Please see me anytime you need to. Also I expect much out of ceramic 2 studentsdo not give me ceramic 1 work. I also expect you to help and aid the Ceramic 1 students if they need help.
Requirements for your first semester:
1. A bust of someone or something. It can be realistic, comical, or abstract. It doesnt have to be life-sized.
2. A series. This is a series of at least 3 pieces that relate to each other in construction technique, style, color, function, form. This is a good throwing project, but thats your decision.
3. A multimedia piece. A least 50% of the form must be made from clay. The other media is your choice, and it must interrelate with the clay in some way. You can also throw some this. 4. A wall decoration. This is basically flat , but there are so many ways to do this. I have some reference books to help and stuff on my walls
5. An organic piece. This may be something anything that takes its form from nature.
6-8. Your choice
Requirements for your 2nd semester:
1. A plate. The plate can be made using any technique you are comfortable with but here's the catch. You have to "steal" from another artist actually you are going to decorate the piece using the style and colors of a famous artist. (Picasso, Pollock, Warhol, Van Gogh, or any you wish)
2. A Narrative Piece. This is a piece that tells a story. It can be something that everyone knows, or something that is personal. It can be real or symbolic. This is a good one to see me about I have some ideas.
3. A series. This is a series of at least 3 pieces that is related to each other by cultural. It may be your personal ethnic background or another you are interested in. This one has many possibilities and I will give a lot of latitude.
4-7 Your choice
8. Your final this is your best work.it is something you must be proud of. You must see me before you do it so I can give you the go ahead or suggestions.
Assignments and due dates
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