3-D Art

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This semester students will be applying their knowledge of the Elements and Principles of Design while using various media in the creation of original artwork. Our clay unit includes hand-building construction techniques and wheel-thrown pottery skills. Other three-dimensional projects may include leather, foam core and found object sculptures

LEARNER OUTCOMES:

In successful completion of this course each student will:

• Know the proper name and use of ceramic materials and tools.

• Demonstrate competency in a variety of sculpture construction methods and techniques.

• Maintain a high standard of construction.

• Create original and imaginative varieties of structural and surface interest in their projects.

• Become knowledgeable of ceramic and sculpture terminology

• Demonstrate understanding of some of the functions and characteristics of 3-D art in different cultures and/or time periods

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Relief tile*
• Slab structures*
• Coil pot
• Paris craft sculpture of a human head
• teapots
• Leather mask

* Homework projects

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CLAY AND GLAZE:
Each student will receive clay on an as needed basis to create all required projects. Each

project will be graded at the bone dry stage

Work will then be glazed or painted and graded for glazing quality

ARTWORK EVALUATION: Project grading is based on craftsmanship (neatness), creativity, use of media, and following directions. Notes, quizzes, and skill development activities are also graded.

 

LATEWORK/MAKE-UP POLICY: Students are expected to complete projects while materials and tools are available for use in the classroom. Assignments missed due to excused absences will receive full credit if handed in within two days of the return to school. Assignments turned in late will receive partial credit.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS: Continued disruptions and/or distractions that take away from teaching and learning may result in removal from the room, alternative written assignments and detention at the teacher’s convenience. Our classroom philosophy is simple. We maintain a safe, creative atmosphere that is work-oriented and positive.

CLASSROOM RULES:

• Be on time! This means in your seat when the bell rings.
• Listen during instruction. No talking when the teacher is talking.
• Be on task.
• Be responsible and respectful of materials, tools and others.
• Bring items needed for class. Leave books, bags, jackets, etc. away from work area
• Make sure your area and the room are clean and that you are in your seat before
  dismissal. Class is held until room and tools are clean and put away.
• We use “I will try” NOT “I can’t” in this room.

SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS: Pencils (#2, no mechanicals, no pens), small sketchbook.