CeramicsMissIKlein 2016/2017

Ceramics I is a year long course that is designed for

students who are interested in learning more about
ceramics. Based upon the Visual Art Standards,
students will learn the various techniques and tools
used to manipulate clay, as well as gain knowledge of
a variety of glazing techniques and vocabulary. The
goal of this course is for students to create a body of
work and explore their artistic skills using clay as the
vehicle of expression and communication. The
Colorado Standards for the visual arts will be used to
guide the development of this course.
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

Daily Expectations

AllDistrictrulesandregulationsfoundinthestudenthandbook
thatapplytoissuesofbehavior,attendance,health,safety,respect,
responsibilitiesandconsequenceswillbestrictlyenforcedinthe
artroom.Studentsareexpectedtohelpwiththeupkeepofthe
facility,thisincludesbutisnotlimitedto:cleaningup,not
throwingclay,andputtingtoolsandclayawaywhenfinished.
Thisisastudioclassbeinginclasseverydayandontimeis
mandatorysoyoudontgetbehind.
Themostimportantrulesinmyclassare:
*Behere,beontime
*Berespectfulatalltimes
*Workhardeveryday
*Pushskill&creativity,haveFun!
*Respectmaterials

Assessment:
Assessment is the process of judging in terms of criteria. Criteria are expected outcomes and
observable evidence of learning. The main purpose of assessment should be to improve
teaching and learning and to measure students progress.

Grading Criteria:
1.
Observe and Learn
to Comprehend-The
visual arts are a means for expression,
communication
and meaning
making.
2.
Envision
and Critique
-Visual
arts recognize,
articulate,
and implement
critical
thinking
through to
theReflect
synthesis,
evaluation
and analysis
of visual
information.
3.
Invent and
and values
Discover
to Create
-Generate
works of art that employ unique ideas,
feelings,
using
different
media, technologies.
4.
Relate
Connectlearning
to Transfer
and validate the value of the
visual
artsand
to lifelong
and Recognize,
the human articulate,
experience.

Grading Scale:
100-90 = A 89-80 = B 79-70 = C 69-60 = D
Below 60 = F

Absences
95% of Success is showing up! (ON TIME!) It is the students responsibility to make up
any missed work after an absence. You will be given the same amount of time to finish
your project that the rest of the class had for the project. Please inform the teacher of
any extra curricular activities or field trips that will result in any absences. Students
will be awarded with daily studio points. It is the responsibility of the student to
approach the teacher if the student wants to make up any lost points through
additional work or studio time as assigned by the teacher.

DisciplineAny behavior that disturbs art making:

1st offense- Verbal warning
2nd offense- Student will lose participation points
3rd offense- Detention/Referral/ Call home
The teacher reserves the right to skip any step based on the
severity of the offense. Any questions or concerns please
contact me by email: Laura_Klein@dpsk12.org

-You are responsible for your own learning and behavior.

Materials:
All materials will be provided through the school with the
student art fee that goes towards these materials.

Students must take care of these materials or privileges

of their use may be lost. There is a $40.00 art fee for the
year to be paid as soon as possible. (THIS FEE WILL
FOLLOW YOU UNTIL GRADUATION.

Fee was paid at registration ________

I will send the fee later _______

Student name (print) _________________________

Parent Signature ______________________________
Student Signature ______________________________

*Please get this signed copy back to me within the

first week of school.
Thank you for enrolling in Ceramics I! I look forward
to working with you and having a fun and creative
school year.
-Miss Klein