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My Studio is home to Hough High Ceramics
What Students can expect to Learn
As a result of learning in the arts, students should be critical thinkers able to creatively solve problems using their knowledge and intuitive interpretations, this includes past experiences and linking other course information. They should become holistic in their approach to problem solving, being able to accept and evaluate within the structure of everyday society. They should be able to exercise flexibility in thought and work successfully with others while still retaining confidence in their own individual strengths. The visual arts student should apply retained knowledge to "think outside the box," ensuring they are valuable and contributing members of a team. NCSCOS
BEGINNING CERAMICS The studio based course is an introductory survey of clay and its position and purpose in art. Students will learn hand-building techniques with low-fire clay; use the Elements of Art and Principles of Design; explore the context of ceramics in our world; begin to develop critical responses and create and maintain an artistic journal.
Prerequisite: None
INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS This studio based course is a continuation of study in Ceramics. Students will learn wheel throwing techniques; begin study of glazing, utilize critical thinking; develop problem-solving skills; conduct critiques; and examine the economics of ceramics. Students will begin to take a more personal approach in their production of ceramics while maintaining an artistic journal and a ceramic portfolio.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated proficiency in Beginning Ceramics and Teacher Recommendation.
PROFICIENT CERAMICS* This studio based course is a continuation of study and experience in low-fire ceramics. Students will create a portfolio of ceramic work that showcases technical skill and personal style. Glazing and firing techniques will be investigated. The processes of critiquing, evaluating works of art and examining ceramics in a cultural and historical context will be conducted. Maintaining an artistic journal and portfolio is required.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Proficiency in Intermediate and Teacher Recommendation
Lifelong Learning/21st Century Skills
Art Supply List
Pocket folder with brads, 2-3, 1 gal plastic zip lock bags, Pencil, Eraser and Black Sharpie. Appreciated donations - Lotion, plastic dry cleaner bags and Kleenex
• Students and Parents please note :
• All work is expected by assigned due date
• NO late work will be accepted for this course except as outlined in syllabus and the CMS Code of Student Conduct Handbook.
*CHECK YOUR CLASS LEVEL FOR PROJECTS, INSTRUCTIONS, TEMPLATES and RUBRICS
All Courses require a $25 lab fee due by Sept 14. Unpaid fees become a financial obligation.
My Studio is home to Hough High Ceramics
What Students can expect to Learn
As a result of learning in the arts, students should be critical thinkers able to creatively solve problems using their knowledge and intuitive interpretations, this includes past experiences and linking other course information. They should become holistic in their approach to problem solving, being able to accept and evaluate within the structure of everyday society. They should be able to exercise flexibility in thought and work successfully with others while still retaining confidence in their own individual strengths. The visual arts student should apply retained knowledge to "think outside the box," ensuring they are valuable and contributing members of a team. NCSCOS
BEGINNING CERAMICS The studio based course is an introductory survey of clay and its position and purpose in art. Students will learn hand-building techniques with low-fire clay; use the Elements of Art and Principles of Design; explore the context of ceramics in our world; begin to develop critical responses and create and maintain an artistic journal.
Prerequisite: None
INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS This studio based course is a continuation of study in Ceramics. Students will learn wheel throwing techniques; begin study of glazing, utilize critical thinking; develop problem-solving skills; conduct critiques; and examine the economics of ceramics. Students will begin to take a more personal approach in their production of ceramics while maintaining an artistic journal and a ceramic portfolio.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated proficiency in Beginning Ceramics and Teacher Recommendation.
PROFICIENT CERAMICS* This studio based course is a continuation of study and experience in low-fire ceramics. Students will create a portfolio of ceramic work that showcases technical skill and personal style. Glazing and firing techniques will be investigated. The processes of critiquing, evaluating works of art and examining ceramics in a cultural and historical context will be conducted. Maintaining an artistic journal and portfolio is required.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Proficiency in Intermediate and Teacher Recommendation
Lifelong Learning/21st Century Skills
- Form Productive habits of mind
- Create Quality work
- To Read critically
- To Communicate effectively
- To Collaborate and cooperate
- Have Core Ethical Values
Art Supply List
Pocket folder with brads, 2-3, 1 gal plastic zip lock bags, Pencil, Eraser and Black Sharpie. Appreciated donations - Lotion, plastic dry cleaner bags and Kleenex
• Students and Parents please note :
• All work is expected by assigned due date
• NO late work will be accepted for this course except as outlined in syllabus and the CMS Code of Student Conduct Handbook.
*CHECK YOUR CLASS LEVEL FOR PROJECTS, INSTRUCTIONS, TEMPLATES and RUBRICS
All Courses require a $25 lab fee due by Sept 14. Unpaid fees become a financial obligation.
How Ceramic students are Graded.
It would be nice to be able to only address effort when grading but we are all more complex than that and should be evaluated to something a little more rigourous to show understanding.
Please see the CMS Visual Arts Alignment Guide in the rubrics link. Rubrics for all levels and projects are aligned with these guides.
It would be nice to be able to only address effort when grading but we are all more complex than that and should be evaluated to something a little more rigourous to show understanding.
Please see the CMS Visual Arts Alignment Guide in the rubrics link. Rubrics for all levels and projects are aligned with these guides.
Creative Journal Final Growth Check -
Be sure each entry in titled, dated and complete entries for full credit.
This is part of your final exam.
*Jan 14 11:59 Semester course
*May 22 11:59 Year long course
Final Exam - A Drop 1 letter grade for LATE WORK
Digital Portfolios Due!!! A Drop 1 letter grade for LATE WORK -Part of Final Exam Grade
See Portfolio Info for Criteria and Rubric
Be sure each entry in titled, dated and complete entries for full credit.
This is part of your final exam.
*Jan 14 11:59 Semester course
*May 22 11:59 Year long course
Final Exam - A Drop 1 letter grade for LATE WORK
Digital Portfolios Due!!! A Drop 1 letter grade for LATE WORK -Part of Final Exam Grade
See Portfolio Info for Criteria and Rubric
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