Visual Arts Beginning - 54152X000S - 1(A) - S2 - Daughtry

Beginning Art- Pottery

Studio Room V1

Laura Daughtry, NBCT

copy of the Course Outline

Welcome to Beginning Art!

Class presentations, topics and critiques are designed to give the students a better understanding of art aesthetics, history and will increase student’s life skills and problem solving abilities.

As your teacher, my job is to show you how to work with various tools and mediums and to help you improve your skills as an artist. I am here to guide you through experimenting with your creativity as well as giving you the opportunity to be successful. Your job as a student is to complete the work on time and meet all deadlines that are asked of you while having fun and learning! Be creative and ask questions!

Main Course Objectives:

Students will understand why we make art and understand its meaning to the
individual, its purpose in society, in history and in the environment.
Students will understand that there are many aspects to the study of art, including
aesthetics, art criticism, art heritage, and art making.
Students will understand the definition and purpose of the elements and principles of
design, and will be able to apply this understanding to the design, creation and
analysis/evaluation of three-dimensional forms.
Students will be able to identify the elements of art and principles of design and will be able to understand each.
Students will be able to identify, use and take care of a variety of tools, materials and
equipment which are used in this course.
Students will be able to use terminology related to course content.
Students will be able to analyze and evaluate their own work and the work of others
in regard to the areas of art heritage, aesthetics and art making.

Social:

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.
The course outline on the following pages is to be used as a guideline for class
assignments. However, the assignments and length of time spent on the assignments will vary slightly due to individual class needs and interests

Effort

Consistent effort is expected. Nonproductive students have a negative impact on the entire class. Any student who is not working during class period will be reminded of the importance of utilizing class time as work time. If there is no effort by the student to stay on task, the student may be asked to leave the room and report to the office.
Using class time to complete homework from other courses is only acceptable when all required classwork is completed to the best of the student’s ability and turned in for a grade. Students who complete other coursework during this class, when their projects for this class are not finished, will have their work confiscated.

Supplies you should already have and will use every day:

8 ½ X 11or similar size Sketchbook either hard bound or spiral. No soft bound (glued together-they fall apart)
Folder with pockets to hold loose handouts
Sharpie, pencil
Clorox Wipes-2 containers

Appropriate Dress:

Please follow the school’s dress code. If you are inappropriately dressed, you will be sent to the office to change without a warning.

You are working in an art studio. This means you may get dirty. Some supplies will permanently stain. Do not wear expensive or favorite clothing in the studio because you will get dirty. There are a limited number of smocks available in the room. You may want to bring an old t-shirt or smock.
I do not recommend wearing open toed shoes in the studio. We work with tools that can be considered weapons and if by chance they are dropped on your feet, you will get hurt. The floor of the studio can also get slippery when wet/dusty, so wearing flip-flops or heels can be dangerous.

Misbehavior and Consequences:

Students are expected to be respectful of themselves, peers, the teacher, the administration, and any artwork anywhere in the school, and during special activities. Students expecting a grade of “A” are expected to constantly challenge themselves beyond the minimum work assigned. Students are expected to listen to the directions given for a given assignment the first time. Disruption of the classroom environment due to loud, unnecessary behavior, or inappropriate language will not be tolerated. You will receive one warning and your guardian will be notified. The second time you will be sent to the office. Any repeated offenses will be referred directly to administration and you may not be allowed to continue in pottery class. The disruption of any student learning will not be tolerated. All I ask is for you to be respectful of your peers, the materials in the classroom, and myself.

Don’t be tardy. If you are not present when the bell rings, the door will be closed, and you should present a tardy slip. An agenda for the day will be given at the beginning of the period to help you accomplish your daily goals. You are expected to work hard for the entire time you are in the class.

Rules of the Pottery/Art Studio:

Students are expected to have respect for tools and materials. Misuse of materials considered an act of vandalism and will be treated as such. Any student who does so will be suspended from class immediately. Repeated acts may result in the student being removed from the class.
The tools available in this studio are considered weapons outside of the studio. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to bring tools home or anywhere else on campus. All tools are to be cleaned and returned to their proper place at the end of class.
Art at this school is a privilege. If at any time students are found misusing tools, mediums, or supplies of the studio or in general not using the material properly, they will automatically be written up and immediately sent to the office. Along with a write up, they will also be assigned a 2-page paper to write about.
Cleanup: As you will notice during the tour of the room, everything is clean. This includes all tools, counter tops, containers, brushes, etc. You are expected to clean up after yourself. If tools and surfaces are left dirty, the class as a whole will be responsible for the mess. NO ONE will be dismissed until the following areas are clean: Work tables, brushes, individual work areas, work stored. This studio is a teamwork environment. You will work with each other during class time to keep your studio clean and healthy so the next students can have the same positive experience.
Food and drinks (besides water) are not to be consumed in the studio-this is a law due to the nature of the material in this room. It is unhealthy to eat in the studio because there is clay and glaze around. Only water is allowed in the studio because it is easy to clean up if spilled and will not contaminate clay or glaze.
During lectures and class discussions, headphones must be put away so I know you are paying attention. While you work, you are allowed to have 1 ear bud in if you prefer to listen to music while creating. I need you to be able to hear me if I talk to the class during class time. Therefore, I should not be able to hear your music either. Art is social so while you’re in the pottery studio, I encourage friendly conversation and constructive feedback among your peers and myself during class time
Cell phones are not to be used during class time, no outside texting, chatting,etc.

Cell phones

Unless you are given permission to research a topic related to art, cell phone use is not allowed. You are here to create and socialize with the people in your class. As you create, you may listen to your music as long as it doesn’t distract others around you. As a warning, we are working with materials that could possibly ruin any electronics, so leaving them in your bags/pockets is recommended.

All projects must be taken out of the studio when you are given permission to do so. Do not throw out your art! You’ve worked hard to create it and you should be proud of your work. Having an art studio in high school is rare since it costs a lot of money! Show respect to yourself and the school by bringing home your work.

No students are allowed to sit at my desk or be behind my desk unless given permission. Going through things behind my desk or in my desk is an invasion of privacy and you will be given afterschool detention for doing so. There will be a taped area around my desk that you are not to cross unless given permission.

To leave the room to use the bathroom, you must ask my permission and then write your name and the time on the “Who’s Out” board on the door. Leaving the room without permission results in after school detention.

Have a pencil/pen on you at all times. Your job as a student is to supply yourself with something to write with. I will not be supplying them and do not ask me for one.

Grading:

Grading will be based on attitude, effort, and individual improvement, completion of work demonstrating good craftsmanship and design, completion of written assignments, test scores, participation in critiques, attendance, record of tardies, and student cleanup. Missing class time ultimately means a lower grade in this class because most of your grade relies on your artwork. There will be days during the semester to stay after and catch up, however do not rely on those days. Students who turn in late work will be deducted points for each day the assignment is late. If a question on a grade arises the student is expected to approach the teacher in a calm and respectful manner to discuss the situation.

A grade scale/rubric is given for each assignment so the students understand how the points for the assignment fall on the grade scale. Rubrics will be available in a community file system located in the classroom. If you fail to turn in your rubric for a particular assignment, a “0” will be given until it is turned in, and with points deducted for being late. Deadlines are firm.

Methods of Evaluation May Include the Following

Teacher evaluation of assigned art projects, exercises, drawings, and hand built projects.

Idea/composition.

Craftsmanship.

Effort/behavior.

Understanding of concept talk.

Criteria or requirements.

Objective quizzes and tests.

Daily assignments such as responsive writing, vocabulary, technique, media, history, and culture.

Sketchbooks.

Class participation grade based on involvement, attentiveness, cleanup, and cooperation.

Grades are given according to points on individual assignments based on a 10 point grade scale.

Your grade includes the following:

Projects: 80%

Test/Artist Presentation: 20%

Quizzes/Sketchbooks: 20%

Final Exam: 20% of final grade

Quizzes: Quizzes will consist of vocabulary and information given throughout of the semester. Information will be given on Mondays and the quizzes will be on Fridays. Missing a quiz without an excused absence will result in a zero. If you are absent, you are expected to make up the quiz the next day you are in class.

Sketchbook: Should be brought to class every day! Sketchbooks are vital for your success in this class.

Sketchbooks will also contain drawings of each project. Dimensions (inches) must be included. When it is time to glaze, you will plan out where and what glazes you will use. When it is time to grade yourself, you will put the grade next to the project. All vocabulary and information given during class time should be recorded in your sketchbook. This is where you will show me how much thought and planning you put into your projects. I will be checking your sketchbooks unannounced throughout the semester for a grade.

Classwork/Homework: Various worksheets will be given during the semester. Homework is rare as long as you complete the classwork during class time. Classwork also includes getting your progress reports signed and brought back within 1 week. After 1 week, it is considered a zero.

Test: There will be a final exam based on vocabulary. This test will be on information you learned throughout those weeks.

Artist Presentations: You may be grouped up and asked to research an artist or topic I’ve chosen for you. These artists are very well known and they have influenced us over time. You will present your artist to the class as well as create an artist quiz (approved by me) that the class will take on Friday (instead of vocabulary). This gives you the opportunity to teach each other! More information will be given at a later date.