Welcome to Ceramics (click here to view syllabus, here to view Daily Log)
Ceramics is open to students who have successfully completed Art 1. |
Students in this course work independently or in small groups to complete 4 self-paced units. Units of study focus on thinking and behaving like an artist. Students are encouraged to use a wide variety of materials and cover a range of subject matter. While technical artistic skills are practiced and required in this course, emphasis is put on problem solving, exploring and showing growth.
After completing the 4 required units students will create their own goals and learning outcomes. Students will make their own choices in their learning and be expected to track their own progress, reflect daily and present their work to others. |
Pass System
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Students scheduled for Art during the block have 1st priority. If you become a distraction, you will be sent back to study hall.
If you want to come to the Art room, you MUST have advanced approval by Ms. Booth AND your study hall teacher (ex. a written pass). Students may NOT be in the Art room during other scheduled classes. |
Daily Schedule |
Warm-Up (5-15 minutes): Just like in sports, it is important to warm up for thinking and creating. Each day students will complete a 5 minute daily doodle of their choice. This should be done independently as students enter the classroom. Thought and effort are expected and required.
Art Talk (10-15 minutes): Art Talks will never last longer than 15 minutes. Each day a new topic will be discussed, presented or demonstrated. Demo Day - Ms. Booth will demonstrate a new material or technique. Judgement Day - Class will analyze and discuss famous works of art and their makers. Critique Day - Students will have the opportunity to give and receive feedback on their work. Bio Day - Students will be introduced to a historical or contemporary artist and their work. Studio Day - Due to short schedules, there will be no Art Talks on "special schedule" days! Studio Time (60 minutes): Students will have AT LEAST an hour each block to work on independent artwork and activities related to Advanced Ceramics units. During this time students are expected to be exploring, researching, brainstorming, creating, and refining artwork. You may also use this time to work on your digital portfolio. |
The Bootcamps |
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Term Timeline |
2 days before mid-term
2 days before end of term
Last day of the Term
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Grading Information |
Essential Learning Objectives:
(Discipline Based Art Education - The National Core Arts Standards)
Studio Habits: This category will not be weighted but will include basic habits and mindsets shown in the art studio. Examples include participation in warm-up and art talks. This grade also includes showing respect and responsibility to peers during critiques and regarding studio clean-up procedures. Grades will be compiled from scores on: 50% = Creating & Producing Art 50% = Connecting & Responding to Art = 100% Grand Total Grading Scale All grades use the following scale: Essential Learning Objectives A 100-90 = Mastered B 89-80 = Proficient C 79-70 = Progressing D 69-60 = Attempted/Incomplete F 59-0 = Missing Studio Habits A 100-90 = Always B 89-80 = Mostly C 79-70 = Sometimes D 69-60 = Rarely F 59-0 = Never |