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Beginning 3D Art & Design Syllabus
Course Description, Syllabus and Contract
Teacher: Jennifer McLees,
Contact Info: [email protected], 720-494-3741 ext. 46777
Office Hours: 2nd and 6th period, art office
Schoology: Beginning Ceramics
Website: falconart145.weebly.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This beginning level class focuses on the elements and principles of design, with a strong introduction to technique in a variety of 3 dimensional media. It delves into the creative process, art history and art criticism, while introducing students to ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, 3- dimensional crafts and mixed media techniques and materials. Students will be expected to develop and maintain a sketchbook that chronicles their investigation and creative processing in making artwork. This class is designed to prepare students technically and compositionally for more intensive studies in the upper level Ceramics, Sculpture and Jewelry classes.
SUPPORTIVE TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST AND FEE:
There are a few things you need to bring to help you perform. Besides a great attitude:
GRADING CATEGORIES
GRADING GUIDELINES
Grades are assessed on Artistic Behaviorsthat align with the Colorado State Visual Arts Standards.
General Expectations
Attendance:It is very easy to fall behind in this class when non-attendance is an issue. Please refer to the school attendance policy. For each excused absence day, students will get 2 additional workdays on a project. Make up work time on projects should be approved BEFORE projects are due by making a request to the teacher in writing via email and must take place outside of class hours.
Studio Time:At various times throughout the semester, students will have studio time. Sometimes this means time to leave the classroom to set up displayed artwork or shoot video. Parents should be aware that during studio time, students may not be supervised by a teacher. Students are required to return to class at the end of studio time to check in with the teacher.
Late Work Policy: Grades are entered in Infinite Campus afterthings are already due. Unless otherwise approved via email with the teacher before the due date, late work will be accepted up to 2 weeks after deadline and graded at 50%. After 2 weeks, late work will NOT be accepted. (ALL DUE DATES AREPOSTED IN SCHOOLOGY.)
Clean up: Students MUST CLEAN UPtheir materials and their work space at the end of each class period. Students mistreating or showing disregard for materials will be asked to replace them.
School Equipment: At any point during the semester, students may be loaned and or using school equipment including but not limited to: pottery wheels, pugmill, wedging table, computers, cameras, tripods, computer mice & keyboards, and other miscellaneous supplies. It is the student’s responsibility to use school equipment in a safe manner. If equipment is broken, damaged, lost or stolen, it is the responsibility of the student or family to pay for any replacements. No food is allowed around any large-scale pottery equipment (will be specified by the teacher).
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I agree to abide by all rules for visual art class. I understand that if equipment is broken, damaged, or lost it is my responsibility to pay for any replacements. I understand that this contract must be signed by my parents and me in order to use materials and equipment. By typing my name and having my parents type their name on this document means that we are using a method of signing an electronic message that indicates such person's approval of the information contained in the contract.
Printed Student Name: ____________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Student Signature: ________________________________________________________________Date: ______________________
Parent Signature: _________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
This contract is worth participation points and must be returned by the last day of the 2nd week of class.
Course Description, Syllabus and Contract
Teacher: Jennifer McLees,
Contact Info: [email protected], 720-494-3741 ext. 46777
Office Hours: 2nd and 6th period, art office
Schoology: Beginning Ceramics
Website: falconart145.weebly.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This beginning level class focuses on the elements and principles of design, with a strong introduction to technique in a variety of 3 dimensional media. It delves into the creative process, art history and art criticism, while introducing students to ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, 3- dimensional crafts and mixed media techniques and materials. Students will be expected to develop and maintain a sketchbook that chronicles their investigation and creative processing in making artwork. This class is designed to prepare students technically and compositionally for more intensive studies in the upper level Ceramics, Sculpture and Jewelry classes.
SUPPORTIVE TECHNOLOGY
- Schoology- Syllabus, Link to Website/Daily Agenda and Assignment Outline/Calendar
- Assignments are posted in Schoology as they are assigned.
- This is where you turn things in, so be sure to sign up for Schoology alerts!
- Website- falconart145.weebly.com
- Infinite Campus- All grades posted here!
- Grades are entered afterthings are already due. Unless otherwise approved via email with the teacher, late work will be accepted up to 2 weeks after deadline and graded at 50%. After 2 weeks, late work will NOT be accepted. (ALL DUE DATES POSTED IN SCHOOLOGY)
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST AND FEE:
There are a few things you need to bring to help you perform. Besides a great attitude:
- Sketchbook (provided with fee)
- Pencil
- iPad
- Appropriate clothing: smock helpful
- Hand soap and lotion (optional)
- $30 fee ($15, reduced lunch & $7.50, free lunch), pay in Infinite Campus
GRADING CATEGORIES
- Studio Conduct- 10%
A daily grade will be given that reflects daily attendance/punctuality, participation and support of keeping the studio a safe and workable space. Students will receive ½ credit when tardy and no credit when absent (whether excused or unexcused). Daily studio conduct points can be made up by cleaning or other organizational tasks that support the studio.
- Formative Assessments - 40%
Growing as an artist is as much about process as product. This part of the grade includes things such as daily sketchbook assignments, technical and compositional play activities (BOOT CAMPS), artist/culture research/presentations, critiques, quizzes, and other learning activities that build a foundation for art making and growing as an artist.
- Summative Assessments- 50%
CREATIVE CHOICE PROJECTS (40% of whole class grade) & PORTFOLIO (10% of whole class grade)
To show learned expertise and comprehensive understanding of ceramic art making and thinking like an artist, students will create an online portfolio (blog or website) of their formative learning, planning, and 4 major ceramic artworks. One of the portfolio artworks will focus on the wheel and the other 3 pieces on hand-built/wheel techniques that further explore artistic behaviors and themes.
GRADING GUIDELINES
Grades are assessed on Artistic Behaviorsthat align with the Colorado State Visual Arts Standards.
- Artists create original work through personal voice- thinking creatively, developing original ideas, developing an individualized style, making art that expresses personal ideas, ideas or opinions.
- Artists communicate- creating artwork that tells “a story”, expressing personal interests, examining important issues, and expressing meaning.
- Artists engage- creating interest through form and surface, organizing the elements of art (line shape, form, space, form, value, texture and color) to draw the viewer in, using the principles of design (emphasis, movement, repetition, rhythm, balance, contrast, juxtaposition, etc.) to draw the viewer in.
- Artists develop skills- learning new methods through practice and play, working toward improvement upon basic skills.
- Artists take risks- trying new media and process in unique and individual ways.
- Artists engage and persist- trying alternative solutions, using mistakes as learning opportunities.
- Artists collaborate- sharing ideas and knowledge, teaching and learning from others, critiquing artwork in small and large group settings.
- Artists reflect- analyzing and reflecting on work and process.
- Artists have global awareness- recognizing art trends, movements and styles, understanding how art has worldwide impact.
General Expectations
- BE PRESENT- arrive on time, cell phones and iPad apps not directly related to class are not allowed.
- BE PREPARED- we will use the iPad and sketchbook EVERYDAY. Bring your materials!
- BE RESPONSIBLE-You EARN your grade in here. Use your time wisely, follow class protocol, be aware of and use due dates, advocate for yourself, ask questions when needed and don’t make excuses. This is YOUR learning!
- BE AN ARTIST- the focus in this class is learning about art. When you’re not doing that, then why are you here?
- BE POLITE- Conversation about art and the creative process, both informal and formal is encouraged. Please be respectful of what you say and of other’s time, work effort and opinions.
- BE SAFE- No brainer here, right?
- BE CLEAN- A safe art room is a clean art room and rarely does anyone leave it cleaner than you do.
- BE A RISK TAKER- As Fad would say “Life and art begin at the end of your comfort zone!”
Attendance:It is very easy to fall behind in this class when non-attendance is an issue. Please refer to the school attendance policy. For each excused absence day, students will get 2 additional workdays on a project. Make up work time on projects should be approved BEFORE projects are due by making a request to the teacher in writing via email and must take place outside of class hours.
Studio Time:At various times throughout the semester, students will have studio time. Sometimes this means time to leave the classroom to set up displayed artwork or shoot video. Parents should be aware that during studio time, students may not be supervised by a teacher. Students are required to return to class at the end of studio time to check in with the teacher.
Late Work Policy: Grades are entered in Infinite Campus afterthings are already due. Unless otherwise approved via email with the teacher before the due date, late work will be accepted up to 2 weeks after deadline and graded at 50%. After 2 weeks, late work will NOT be accepted. (ALL DUE DATES AREPOSTED IN SCHOOLOGY.)
Clean up: Students MUST CLEAN UPtheir materials and their work space at the end of each class period. Students mistreating or showing disregard for materials will be asked to replace them.
School Equipment: At any point during the semester, students may be loaned and or using school equipment including but not limited to: pottery wheels, pugmill, wedging table, computers, cameras, tripods, computer mice & keyboards, and other miscellaneous supplies. It is the student’s responsibility to use school equipment in a safe manner. If equipment is broken, damaged, lost or stolen, it is the responsibility of the student or family to pay for any replacements. No food is allowed around any large-scale pottery equipment (will be specified by the teacher).
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I agree to abide by all rules for visual art class. I understand that if equipment is broken, damaged, or lost it is my responsibility to pay for any replacements. I understand that this contract must be signed by my parents and me in order to use materials and equipment. By typing my name and having my parents type their name on this document means that we are using a method of signing an electronic message that indicates such person's approval of the information contained in the contract.
Printed Student Name: ____________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Student Signature: ________________________________________________________________Date: ______________________
Parent Signature: _________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
This contract is worth participation points and must be returned by the last day of the 2nd week of class.