Mr. Picchiottino CERAMICS TEACHING 20 YRS. STUDENT OF HEMET HIGH 5th Yr. (HHS CERAMICS)

H.H.S Student Goals R.E.A.L R.E.A.L. - R eading, Writing and Communication ( academic language, work collaboratively and communicating) - E thical and Honest Behavior ( own work, good behavior, work in a diverse society, getting along, helping eachother) - A pplied Knowledge and Reasoning Skills ( creative, technical skills, problem solving skills) - L ife-long Learners ( develop work habits, self-management, well-rounded student)

COURSE DESCRIPTION -Ceramics is a year course in which students will explore a broad range of techniques and approaches to ceramics through hand built and wheel thrown clay. A-G college req. - Students will learn ceramic skills and vocabulary as well as the endless possibilities involved with clay. - Students are also required to keep a notebook to organize and study information on specific artists, cultures, and techniques

COURSE OUTLINE The students will be completing at least 15 assigned graded projects per semester. The students will be completing at least 15 assigned graded projects per semester. Cornell notes will be required for most lectures, videos and demonstrations. Cornell notes will be required for most lectures, videos and demonstrations. These notes will be kept in a notebook and used to prepare for quizzes or related assignments. These notes will be kept in a notebook and used to prepare for quizzes or related assignments.

Topic Name Date period QuestionsNotes Summary 2- ½ inches Cornell note page

Course Objectives Work with clay using basic building methods and techniques. Work with clay using basic building methods and techniques. Identify basic tools used to create pottery. Identify basic tools used to create pottery. Understand the metamorphosis of clay from plastic to fired. Understand the metamorphosis of clay from plastic to fired. Decorate a clay form. Decorate a clay form. Understand the methods and techniques of glazing a clay form. Understand the methods and techniques of glazing a clay form. Recognize the parts of a clay pot. Recognize the parts of a clay pot.

LAB FEES $15 per semester for students who wish to keep their projects, which will be glazed, fired and then taken home. All projects are graded prior to the firing or recycling process. Lab fees can be paid at the ASB office, before, after school and during lunch. Students that choose not to pay lab fee, will use recycled clay for projects and will not be firing or taking home.

Be in class on time (in seat) ! Be prepared and ready to work ! Understand and follow classroom rules and procedures ! Make up all missing work! (student responsibility) Requirements

Rules Raise hand to speak Raise hand to speak Listen, follow directions, stay on task! Listen, follow directions, stay on task! Keep language clean and school appropriate! Keep language clean and school appropriate! Care and keep track of tools, equipment and materials! Care and keep track of tools, equipment and materials! Handle clay appropriately ( no throwing / removing from classroom) Handle clay appropriately ( no throwing / removing from classroom)

Consequences 1 st offense – verbal warning 1 st offense – verbal warning 2 nd offense – removed from group activity (offense entered into Aeries) 2 nd offense – removed from group activity (offense entered into Aeries) 3 rd offense – Referral (OCR) 3 rd offense – Referral (OCR) 4 th offense – Administrator/Counselor 4 th offense – Administrator/Counselor Major offense – directly to Administrator/ OCR Major offense – directly to Administrator/ OCR

GRADING CRITERIA Were Directions Followed ? Were Directions Followed ? Effort, Attitude, Use of time Effort, Attitude, Use of time Craftsmanship, Neatness, Creativity Craftsmanship, Neatness, Creativity Project completed on time Project completed on time

GRADING Projects 10pts each Projects 10pts each Quizzes 5pts each Quizzes 5pts each Notes 5pts each Notes 5pts each

Ceramics 1 project list Semester 1 Pinch pot / feet and lid Cluster pots (pinch) 4 Greek pottery (pinch) 4 Coil mug w/ handle Coil vase (narrow) Slab box w/ lid Picasso vase (slab) Lantern (slab) Mask (slab) Mini pots (thrown/pinch) Food sculpture Beads/necklace Wall pocket Birdhouse (final) - Choice project (ornaments Semester 2 Tile mural (3 piece) Animal container (slab) Flower holder (slab) Dinner ware (3 piece) Shoe container Teapot (slab) Fish colander Choice project Action sculpture Wind chimes (slab) Butter dish Soap dish Piggy bank (final) Choice project - Finish all work/glazing

Ceramics 2 project list Semester 1 1.Pinch/thrown pot w/ lid and feet 2.Cluster pot (thrown/pinch) 3.Greek pottery ( thrown ) 4.Mug w /handle (thrown or coil) 5.Coil container (non- traditional) 6. Pyramid container (slab) 7.Picasso vase(thrown) 8.Lantern 2 piece (thrown) 9.Mask (slab, thrown, etc.) 10.Mini-pots (thrown) 11.Automobile sculpture 12.Jewelry 13.Planter (thrown/hand built) 14.Bird feeder (FINAL) 15.Choice project ( x-mas ornaments) Semester 2 16.Tile mural (6 piece) 17.Thrown animal container 18.Flower holder (thrown) 19.Dinner ware (3 piece) (thrown) 20.Nesting bowls (3) (slab) 21.Teapot &cups (thrown/slab) 22.Woven platter 23.? 24.Portrait sculpture 25.Wind chimes (3-d) 26.Cream & sugar container (thrown) 27.Bathroom set (rinse cup, toothbrush holder, soap dish) 28.Cookie jar (FINAL) 29.Choice project 30.Finish all work/glazing

Ceramics 3 project list Semester 1 1.Salsa bowl w/ feet and lid (thrown) 2.Cluster pots/ creative/ (thrown) 3.Greek pottery (thrown) 4.Pitcher w/3 mugs (thrown) 5.Creative coil container (12” or more) 6.Geometric slab container 7.Picasso platter 8.Potpourri boiler (thrown) 9.Mask 10.Choice project (graded) 11.Boat/ship/plane sculpture 12.Jewelry 13.Pod planter (thrown) 14.Birdhouse/feeder (thrown) FINAL 15.Choice project (x-mas ornaments) Semester 2 16.Creative/ 3-d tile mural 17.Large pot 8”-10” (thrown in sections) 18.Creative candle holder 19.Dinner ware 6-piece (thrown) 20.3 nesting bowls (thrown) 21.3-piece canister set w/lids (thrown) 22.Casserole dish w/ thrown dome lid/handles) 23.Choice project (graded) 24.Self-portrait sculpture 25.3-d wind chimes 26.Bowl within a bowl (thrown) 27.4 matching desert plates 28.Water fountain FINAL 29.Choice project (graded) 30.Finish all work/glazing/etc.