FINE ARTS COURSE SYLLABUS
MRS. GOFF
WOODINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
agoff@nsd.org/425-408-7524
METAL DESIGN
LEVEL TWO
Welcome to a WHS Studio Art Course! This is a course where demonstrations & projects are completed in
the art studio during class time. Creating in the studio allows the teacher to give instruction, feedback,
critique, and evaluation while the student grows and evolves from the first concept to the final project. The
student benefits and learns from teacher and peer interaction during the full creation process. It is critical
that metal design students are in class daily due to the inaccessibility to metal tools & supplies outside of
school.
Course Components:
This course will be made up of a combination of the following,

ART PROJECTS
A. Exploration of metal design techniques
B. Following teacher demonstration of skills/techniques
C. Meeting requirements on design & craftsmanship of projects
PARTICIPATION & TESTS/QUIZZES
A. Daily Participation
B. Critiques
C. Tests/Quizzes

50% of grade
50% of grade
FIRST SEMESTER
LEVEL TWO
PROJECT OUTLINE & RESOURCES
DO NOT LOSE THIS FORM. WE WILL REFER TO IT WITH THE START & FINISH OF EACH PROJECT
Project
Sweat
Soldered
Pendant
Bezel Set
Stone Pendant
Focus EOA/POD
Space
Shape
Theme
Form
Resource
See Handouts
Unity
Variety
Balance
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Classroom Textbooks
Key Terms/Vocab
Alloy
Brass
Brooch
Bench Pin
Bobbing
Copper
Drill Press
Gauge
Jeweler’s saw
Nickel
Piercing
Rouge
Sheet Metal
Tripoli
220/400/600
Bezel
Burnisher
Cabachon Stone
Notes: Study Guide,
Color
Fine Silver
Fire Scale
Solder flakes
Silver Black
Sterling Silver
Table
Pierced &
Sweat
Soldered Cuff
Bracelet
Texture
Form
Contrast
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Classroom Textbooks
Annealing
Anvil
Cuff
Forging
Hammering
Rawhide mallet
Sterling Cast
Ring
Form
Unity
Proportion
Emphasis
See handouts &
Websites Above
Wire &
Granulation to
Sheet Metal
Movement
Balance
Unity
Texture
Repetition
Theme
Concept
Emphasis
See classroom Texts &
online resources
Alcohol Lamp
Burnout Oven
Casting Flax
Crucible
Centrifugal
casting
Denatured
Alcohol
Investment
Ring Mandrel
Ring Sizer
Sprue
Sterling
Wax Ring Tube
Wax Tree
Granulation
Open Ended
Endless Resources
Theme
Student
Use your imagination! Concept
Choice
Try a new skill
(time
or technique!
permitting)
TBD
PLEASE DO NOT LOSE THIS FORM. IT IS A STUDY GUIDE OF TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW BY THE END OF THE SEMESTER.
CLASSROOM RULES:
1. Be on time
2. Be respectful
3. Be on task/Follow directions
4. Be prepared
5. Be safe*
*This class has many dangers due to the tools & equipment used. Students are required to follow all
safety rules & guidelines outlined at the beginning of the course. Students who do not follow these
guidelines at all times may be removed from the course.
6. No Eating in Room 602*
*This is a shared classroom with ceramics & stained glass. There is a high risk of food being
contaminated with clay dust & glass particles, which can be deadly when inhaled. Please respect this
rule for your own safety.
SAFETY HAZARDS:
The metal shop contains many safety hazards to students. Students will be instructed on proper use &
correct safety precautions when using tools, supplies & machinery. However, even when using the correct
precautions dangers & injuries are still possible. It is the student’s responsibility to learn & practice these
safety precautions at all times when in the metals studio. Students are not allowed to operate machines or
use metals tools when teacher is not physically present. Parents & Students must understand this risk
before enrolling in the course. Northshore School District & Mrs. Goff will not be held liable for any
injuries which may occur to the student at any time.
SAFETY RULES:
1. Wear safety goggles when operating all power machines (drill press, buffing wheels, flex
shafts)
2. Long hair must be pulled back & up off of shoulders when operating power equipment
(drill press, buffing wheels, flex shafts)
3. No lose or baggy clothing can be worn when using power equipment (drill press, buffing
wheels, flex shafts)
4. Wear goggles when using pickle pot
5. No rough housing or running in the metals studio
6. No eating
a. Drinks must contain a twist top lid (no open cans of soda or juice are allowed)
CLEAN UP: This is a huge classroom & many students are using many supplies. It is vital that we all work
together as a team to help keep the studio clean & safe.
1. Students are responsible for cleaning up any supplies & materials he or she used daily
2. Student will have one other assigned cleanup job which will be completed at the end of each
class period
a. Failure to clean up after oneself will result in a loss of participation points for the day.
CRITERIA FOR AN EXCELLENT ASSIGNMENT:
1. Masters required media techniques or skill
2. Follows required elements of assignment
3. Shows evidence of thorough research and thoughtful concept development
4. Exhibits careful, clean craftsmanship
5. Is turned in on the date of the critique, work is entered into the critique completed
*Loss of assignment points will occur when the above criteria are not fully met. Students will
review a more detailed rubric beforehand of what is expected on each individual project.
Extended time on assignments will be given for excused absences ONLY.
EXCELLENT PARTICIPATION POINTS- Students will receive 5 points each day he or she is in class doing
the following:
1. On time to class, prepared (artwork is not left at home)
2. Work hard on projects or directed task for the entire class period
3. Cleans up all materials and used workspaces
4. Is respectful towards teacher & peers
5. Stays in class during work time
*Loss of participation points (at teacher discretion) will occur if you are:
1. Tardy: 1-3 points depending on arrival time
2. Unexcused Absence: Missing 15 or more minutes of class
3. Not staying on task
4.
Being disruptive, discourteous, or dangerous in behavior. Dangerous behavior can result
in discipline or withdrawal from class.
WHS Policies in the student handbook will be in effect, including the grading system, tardy & attendance
policies and any appeals processes.
TARDY POLICY:
Tardy; Student is not in the classroom by the bell, ready to work as defined by their teacher. Do not show
up to my class more than 2 minutes late without a pass either from the office or another staff member.
Absence; A student is late to class more than 15 minutes, or leaves during class unexcused for 15 or more
minutes.
Consequences: All unexcused tardies warrant a loss of partial or all participation points.
 1-2 tardies: freebies, life happens (but bring a pass)
 3 tardies: 3 strikes you’re out. Lunch or after school detention will be assigned.
 4 tardies: Lunch or after school detention will be assigned. Contact parentals.
 5 tardies: Discipline may include:
o Saturday School
o Attendance Contract
 Don’t do this, there is no reason you should be coming in late to my class 5 times in one semester.
CELL PHONES IN CLASS:
 Students should refrain from being on cell phones during class time. Since there is no regular
homework in this course it is crucial to use all class time wisely.
 On occasion students will have teacher permission to use cell phones for visual research for
design ideas on art projects
CONSEQUENCES WHEN CELL PHONE USAGE INTERUPTS CLASS WORK TIME
1. Warning
2. Taken away for entire period
3. Detention
Note: Students are allowed to use ipods during class WORK TIME only. However, if student is using
headphones while teacher is talking or demonstrating, privileges will be taken away for the
remainder of the period.
COMMUNICATION:
Students who are absent are responsible for seeking teacher assistance in making up assignments missed.
Please use my website as a resource to review & print handouts & rubrics if needed.
PASSES:
Pass privileges are based on student responsibility and will be adjusted accordingly. Do not leave
classroom without permission for any reason. I am a reasonable human being, discuss your reason with
me and I will work with you.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments can be turned in late for partial credit. If assignment is late due to an
EXCUSED absence student will have the number of days absent added to the initial deadline.
Keep this syllabus somewhere safe, we will refer to it throughout the semester.
Sign the following form & return to Mrs. Goff ASAP
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We have read & reviewed this syllabus in its entirety and agree to abide by the WHS
Course rules & guidelines for Mrs. Goff’s studio art class as stated above.
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