Hi and welcome. I'm Ms. Lew.
You guys have shown me a really warm welcome and I am happy to say that I see a lot of very creative people in my classes. This year is going to be a great one. I am using this blog to communicate with students and parents about what is happening in our class this year. Students please share this site with your families.
Below I have included the syllabus. This should be signed and returned to class as well as a mandatory $20 fee, which can be paid directly to the bookstore. This fee covers all of the supplies needed for the class including clay, glaze, tools, and facilities.
I look forward to working with all of you this year.
If you need to contact me please don't hesitate.
Lindz.Lew@TUHSD.org
Lindz Lew
CCHS Ceramics, room 303
Welcome to Ms. Lew’s Ceramics Class!
Objectives: In this Ceramics class, students will …
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Learn and apply
the fundamental clay hand-building techniques
·
Show their
technical skill by applying their knowledge of clay processes to create final
art products.
·
Explore
techniques to enhance the clay surface through the use of texture and glazing.
·
Apply knowledge
of the elements and principles of design in making compositional decisions, as
well as, be able to use the vocabulary to discuss their work and the work of
others.
·
Learn about the
importance of artistic presentation, the conceptual message behind the art, and
how the viewer reads their art.
·
Learn that art
production is only one fourth of the art process; the other three fourths that
will be covered are history, criticism, and aesthetics.
·
Learn to solve
design problems by applying knowledge of ceramics, math, chemistry, physics,
writing, sketching, and more.
·
Internalize the
“art” of perseverance and working to exceed expectations.
·
Explore,
experiment, invent, and discover their creative side.
·
Learn that it’s
okay to fail, or “not get it”, as long as you learn from your mistakes and
misunderstandings, and do it better next time.
ALL Students are Expected to:
•
Respect his/herself and acknowledge his/her individual right to learn and earn
an education.
•
Respect their peers and acknowledge their right to learn and earn an education.
•
Respect their teacher and her responsibility to educate everyone.
•
Respect the classroom environment, the tools, the equipment, and the materials,
and use them in an appropriate manner.
Disciplinary Protocols:
•
Throwing clay or any other objects = Detention w/ teacher
•
Foul or inappropriate language = Phone call home
•
Cell phone usage or using Internet on iPods or other electronic devices during
lecture= Item will be taken away, detention with teacher, possible whole class
loss of privilege.
•
Disrespect of materials = Detention w/ teacher or Referral, depending on
severity
•
Damaging property or projects = Referral
•
Doing homework for other classes = One warning, on second warning the homework
is taken away and shredded (yes, seriously.)
*
Refer to handbook for other school policies.
Classroom Procedures:
• Before
& at the Beginning of Each Class: check the board for instructions, get
started on assignment or bell work.
• If my hand
goes up that is your cue to be silent, pay attention, and put your hand up to
alert other students of the request for silence.
• Last 10
minutes of Each Class: START cleaning up: wash tools, wipe down tables, put
away materials, check floor, look for job assignment on poster.
• End of
Each Class: remain seated until the bell rings (teacher pet peeve!), listen for
announcements and wait to be dismissed by table.
• Students
are always welcome to come in and work on projects. Just check with the teacher
first to set up an appropriate time to visit the classroom.
How you are graded
in Ceramics:
• Every Major Project will receive 4
Grades:
- Directions & Techniques
- Composition & Creativity
- Craftsmanship
- Participation, Effort, Attitude
& Clean-Up
• Turning-in
and completing written assignments, worksheets, sketches & designs
• Quizzes,
Mid Term, and Final Exam.
Donations:
·
Sponges
·
Trash
Bags – 5 or 6 white or clear
·
Kleenex
boxes
·
Small
Plastic Container with a Lid (like a butter tub)
·
Bottles
of lotion for hands
·
Extra
Credit and Copper Cards may be awarded for making donations.
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I have
reviewed this syllabus and understand the course requirements and expectations.
Please write
legibly.
Printed
Student Name: _______________________________________________
Date:
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Student
Signature: _____________________________________
Printed
Parent Name: ________________________________________________
Date:
_____________
Parent
Signature: _______________________________________
Preferred
Phone # _____________________________________
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