Course Description:
This semester long course is an exploration of the visual art medium of ceramics. The class is a project-based course designed to have students create works of art utilizing clay for a variety of purposes. Problem solving art projects are selected to focus student learning. Students will express their ideas through art while developing an understanding of art as a visual language, which is communicated throughout history and all cultures. Form will be studied through both hand building and wheel throwing methods. Self-motivation and self-direction in class work will be stressed. A sketchbook for class journaling is required.
Students are able to demonstrate competency in a way that works for them. Below, the course assessments are listed to give you an idea of the summative opportunities that will be provided within the course for students to demonstrate competency.
Course Competencies Performance Indicators
C1. A student will understand that the creation of art is built upon engaging in self or group expression.
C1.1- I can apply visual art concepts and functions to solve visual art problems by using analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
C1.2- I can visually communicate an understanding of how human knowledge is recorded in symbol systems and demonstrate an awareness of context.
C2. A student will develop the ability to communicate in the language of art forms through the intentional use of materials, tools and techniques.
C2.1- I can use media, techniques, tools and processes with skill, craftsmanship and personalization to communicate meaning. I can become specialized in this process by specifically utilizing the medium of clay.
C2.2- I can demonstrate personal responsibility and safety in the planning and process of creating works of art
C2.3-I can document personal progress by maintaining a portfolio of my artwork, identifying work’s strengths and weaknesses.
C3.A student will demonstrate the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate art.
C 3.1- I can participate in self evaluations and peer discussions, talking and writing about what I think or feel about my own artwork and the artwork of others.
C3.2- I can identify where my work can be improved and suggest possible solutions.
C3.3- I can analyze and comment on how ideas and meanings are shown in my own and other’s work.
C4. A student will make connections between the visual arts and the other disciplines.
C4.1- I can analyze and utilize concepts and contents of the visual arts and other arts disciplines, the humanities, or the sciences, to expand the meaning of their artwork.
This semester long course is an exploration of the visual art medium of ceramics. The class is a project-based course designed to have students create works of art utilizing clay for a variety of purposes. Problem solving art projects are selected to focus student learning. Students will express their ideas through art while developing an understanding of art as a visual language, which is communicated throughout history and all cultures. Form will be studied through both hand building and wheel throwing methods. Self-motivation and self-direction in class work will be stressed. A sketchbook for class journaling is required.
Students are able to demonstrate competency in a way that works for them. Below, the course assessments are listed to give you an idea of the summative opportunities that will be provided within the course for students to demonstrate competency.
Course Competencies Performance Indicators
C1. A student will understand that the creation of art is built upon engaging in self or group expression.
C1.1- I can apply visual art concepts and functions to solve visual art problems by using analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
C1.2- I can visually communicate an understanding of how human knowledge is recorded in symbol systems and demonstrate an awareness of context.
C2. A student will develop the ability to communicate in the language of art forms through the intentional use of materials, tools and techniques.
C2.1- I can use media, techniques, tools and processes with skill, craftsmanship and personalization to communicate meaning. I can become specialized in this process by specifically utilizing the medium of clay.
C2.2- I can demonstrate personal responsibility and safety in the planning and process of creating works of art
C2.3-I can document personal progress by maintaining a portfolio of my artwork, identifying work’s strengths and weaknesses.
C3.A student will demonstrate the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate art.
C 3.1- I can participate in self evaluations and peer discussions, talking and writing about what I think or feel about my own artwork and the artwork of others.
C3.2- I can identify where my work can be improved and suggest possible solutions.
C3.3- I can analyze and comment on how ideas and meanings are shown in my own and other’s work.
C4. A student will make connections between the visual arts and the other disciplines.
C4.1- I can analyze and utilize concepts and contents of the visual arts and other arts disciplines, the humanities, or the sciences, to expand the meaning of their artwork.
Student Expectations:
School wide norms will be in practice in the art room
SCHOOL-WIDE NORMS
1. The NORMS apply to everyone involved with the PMHS community.
2. We all treat each other how we want to be treated.
3. We use manners and practice common courtesy and modesty.
4. We nurture individual, social, and intellectual growth as a community.
5. We practice honesty, tolerance, and patience.
6. We collaborate with others to communicate differences and challenges while allowing every voice to be heard and valued.
7. We value the diversity of people and cultures.
8. We welcome individuals in our community, helping them to feel comfortable being themselves and finding their place.
9. We promote integrity, courage, honor, and dignity.
10. We take responsibility for ourselves, our environment, and each other.
Course Responsibilities:
Summative assessments are the scores that accurately reflect student performances. These assessments may include but are not limited to performance tasks, tests and projects that are connected to competency or indicator statements. Student progress toward meeting expectations in a course competency will be based on multiple assessments connected to a course competency and/or indicator that are averaged together.
Ceramics
Pittsfield Middle High School School
Year at a Glance 2019-2020
Quarter One -
Unit 1. Handbuilding: Pinch Pot Projects
Unit 2. Handbuilding: Coil Pot Projects
Unit 3. Handbuilding: Slab Construction Projects
Unit 4. Handbuilding: Clay Figurine Projects
Unit 5. Handbuilding: Clay Tile Projects
Quarter Two -
Unit 6. Handbuilding: altered cylinders and scrafito
Unit 7. Surface Design: Glazes and a variety of decorating mediums
Unit 8. Wheel Throwing: Various containers
Unit 9. Art History: Judy Chicago Dinner Party and tributes to Women Artists
School wide norms will be in practice in the art room
SCHOOL-WIDE NORMS
1. The NORMS apply to everyone involved with the PMHS community.
2. We all treat each other how we want to be treated.
3. We use manners and practice common courtesy and modesty.
4. We nurture individual, social, and intellectual growth as a community.
5. We practice honesty, tolerance, and patience.
6. We collaborate with others to communicate differences and challenges while allowing every voice to be heard and valued.
7. We value the diversity of people and cultures.
8. We welcome individuals in our community, helping them to feel comfortable being themselves and finding their place.
9. We promote integrity, courage, honor, and dignity.
10. We take responsibility for ourselves, our environment, and each other.
Course Responsibilities:
- Respect yourself, your classmates and our art materials and facility. This space is used by many and you will need to take the time to clean your space for the next person. Everything has a home. Please put things back where you found them.
- You will need an 8-1/2”X 11” sketchbook, which you will bring to every class with a pencil. Using art and clay publications found within the classroom, students will research different works of pottery associated with current projects. Students will pick out a work, draw it, write a short statement on what they like about the piece, and record the issue of the magazine, page number and name of the artists. I will collect your journals every Friday beginning on 9/14/18 for review.Sketchbook grades will be averaged each quarter as a summative sketchbook portfolio grade.
- The student agrees to obey all safety rules and regulations concerning tools, materials and equipment in the art room. The student agrees not to place themselves or others in danger by their actions or behavior (horseplay, etc.)
Summative assessments are the scores that accurately reflect student performances. These assessments may include but are not limited to performance tasks, tests and projects that are connected to competency or indicator statements. Student progress toward meeting expectations in a course competency will be based on multiple assessments connected to a course competency and/or indicator that are averaged together.
Ceramics
Pittsfield Middle High School School
Year at a Glance 2019-2020
Quarter One -
Unit 1. Handbuilding: Pinch Pot Projects
Unit 2. Handbuilding: Coil Pot Projects
Unit 3. Handbuilding: Slab Construction Projects
Unit 4. Handbuilding: Clay Figurine Projects
Unit 5. Handbuilding: Clay Tile Projects
Quarter Two -
Unit 6. Handbuilding: altered cylinders and scrafito
Unit 7. Surface Design: Glazes and a variety of decorating mediums
Unit 8. Wheel Throwing: Various containers
Unit 9. Art History: Judy Chicago Dinner Party and tributes to Women Artists