CERAMICS AND SCLUPTURE I
SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Reid
TIME: 8 th period
YEAR: 2015-2016
SCHOOL: Bremen
COURSE NUMBER : FA 14B
COURSE TITLE: Ceramics and Sculpture I
Course Description:
Beginning Ceramics and Sculpture is a one semester fine arts elective intended for tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students who have had little or no prior experience in art. This is a hands-on course that will teach basic hand-building skills and techniques.
In addition, students will have an opportunity to explore personal creative expression through the use of traditional methods utilizing clay, plaster, paper mache, found objects, and other 3 D media. The use of the elements and principles of art will be applied. The analysis, cultural and historical references, style, and aesthetics of 3D art will be explored.
Enduring Understandings:
After successfully completing this course, the students will understand that:
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The arts are basic forms of human communication.
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Music, dance, drama and visual art created in common cultures and/or common historical periods tend to reflect common attitudes, ideas, beliefs and feelings.
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The arts provide forms of non-verbal communication that can strengthen the presentation of ideas and emotions.
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The modes of thinking and methods of the arts disciplines can be used to illuminate situations in other disciplines that require creative solutions.
Credits:
Level: 10-12
Prerequisites : none
½ —Regular

“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”
~Pablo Picasso
Welcome back to a brand new semester at Bremen High School!!
I am happy to join you on this creative journey called Ceramics and Sculpture I. This course was designed to provide you with a solid foundation for a successful and most enjoyable artistic experience. Art can be a wonderful outlet for young people. Make your time here memorable by putting forth your best effort.
Ceramics and Sculpture I focuses on the fundamentals of three-dimensional form through the use of a variety of clay and sculpture techniques. We will explore a wide range of three-dimensional hand-building styles with clay as well as fundamental sculpture techniques with a variety of structural materials like paper, cardboard and paper mache. If you enjoy what you learn, consider taking Ceramics and Sculpture II next year!! Please refer to this syllabus for future reference. Make sure that you read through it and if there is anything that you don’t understand, PLEASE ASK!
You have my promise that I will be in class and readily on time each day. I will also assure you that I am more than willing to hear your thoughts, concerns and suggestions. Clear communication is very important for achievement in learning. If you need to speak with me, please feel free to do so. My door is always open! A successful classroom is one that has teamwork. Together we can make this a great learning experience for everyone. If you want to enjoy more art experiences after school consider joining the Art Club. We meet at least once a month from 3-4p.m.
Have a great semester!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Reid
Art Instructor
Jreid@bhsd228.com

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Attend class each day on time.
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Please, do NOT talk when the teacher is speaking, especially when you are hearing directions and watching demonstrations . After this part of class time is completed, you may talk quietly when you are working on your art.
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Respect yourself and everyone else in your classroom.
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All artwork must be school appropriate which means no images or symbols that use or relate to alcohol, drugs, gangs and/or weapons.
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We have a limited amount of materials to work with for this school year with a very small budget. Do not waste supplies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Always clean up after you have finished creating for the day. Be responsible for your artwork.
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Think of SAFETY!
Use your common sense so that no one gets hurt.
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Relax and enjoy this moment in your life. Art is truly a fun time!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Projects: All projects are due on their assigned date. Late work will be your responsibility to make up. There are exceptions only for excused absences.
Art Supplies: The school will provide most supplies. Due to the cut in department budgets, we ask that all students
The choice of pencil is up to you. All projects begin with rough sketches, template designs and notes. A thoughtful student is ready to write down terminology, ideas and techniques for further instruction.
Homework: Full-scale projects will be completed in class. This is why your attendance is SO important!!
Mobile Devices and Technology Usage: Students may use their own Internet access for research and other art-related tasks. You may listen to music with your own individual headphones, when I am not instructing to the entire class and you are working quietly on your art project/assignment.
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Your personal property is your responsibility to monitor. Never leave anything of value unattended. Keep all electronic devices and their accessories, chargers, cables, etc. to yourselves. It’s a good thing to be discreet.
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There is no audio/visual recording allowed in my class.
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Please mute all notifications during class.
Maintenance: Everyone in this class is responsible for keeping this a SAFE and
CLEAN environment. Pay attention to those around you. Be a reliable citizen and keep community areas such as the sinks, floors and tables picked up.
Grades: At any time during the year, you can look at your grades. I keep grades up-todate in PowerSchool. You will receive grade sheets for every project based on a 25-point scale. The quarter and semester grading scales are as follows:
100-90=A
89-80 =B
79-70 =C
69-60 =D
59 or below= Failing

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
I am pleased to have the opportunity of teaching your child this semester. I am always willing to make time to answer any questions that you may have throughout the year. If there is any need for you to contact me feel free to do so at your convenience and I will get back to you as soon as I can. The quickest way to reach me is by e-mail at this address:
Jreid@bhsd228.com
Please leave your name in the subject line. Thank you!!
Please email me that you have read this syllabus by Friday, August 28 th and your child will earn extra credit!!
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Worth 5 extra credit points!!!