Scott Graber to Sculpture/Ceramics Mr. Graber Room B325

Scott Graber Presentation Overview Rules and Regulations Safety Procedures Room Procedures Course Descriptions Grading Procedures Sketch Book Requirements Project Examples About Mr. Graber Information about yourself

Scott Graber Rules and Regulations Know the rules in the student handbook Do not be LATE!!! Disrupting the learning environment will not be tolerated Meet your deadlines 10% points will be deducted each day a project is late Be respectful when teacher/student is presenting information NO iPods, MP3 players or electronical devices Absolutely NO cell phones

Scott Graber Safety Rules Tools should be used in a correct manner. If you are caught using tools, such as exacto knives and chisels, in an inappropriate manner you will receive a 0 on your project and a misconduct form will be written up.

Scott Graber Room Procedures Ask permission to leave the room Always sign out/in when leaving the room You may sign supplies out Fire drill procedure – Exit through side entrance door –Go across street and into the parking lot –Wait quietly until informed to re-enter the building You may come down during your study halls to work Please raise your hand to ask a question

Scott Graber Course Descriptions Sculpture Semester course paired with Ceramics Credit – 0.5 Course Length – Quarters 1 & 2 This course will involve building/constructing artworks in three dimensions. Materials such as wood, plaster, cardboard, and found objects will be utilized.

Scott Graber Course Descriptions Ceramics Semester course paired with Sculpture Credit – 0.5 Course Length – Quarters 3 & 4 Various ceramic construction techniques such as hand-building with slabs and coils and throwing on the wheel will be utilized in this semester course. Various glazes and glazing techniques will be explored.

Scott Graber Grading Procedures Projects: 50 – 100 points Sketch Book: 5 points. Reading & Writing Prompts: 3 – 4 points Class participation: This includes getting to class on time, turning all your work in on time, and participating in class discussions Art Show - 100pts – Every student will be responsible for participating in the art show. You will be graded on your overall display of work. Art-Itude (Attitude) – ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING!

Scott Graber Sketch Book Requirements Worth 5pts Can use any media to create your sketches Drawings must show a source of light (shading), detail and an environment NO copied cartoon characters, create your own Sketch books are collected every Monday Due at the beginning of class They are not accepted late

Scott Graber Examples of Sculpture Projects

Scott Graber Examples of Ceramic Projects

Scott Graber About Mr. Graber 1994 graduate from Penn Wood High School – Lansdowne, PA 1998 graduate from Kutztown University with a Degree in Art Education 1999 started teaching at Wilson High School Spring 2000, was made assistant baseball coach at Wilson Southern Jr. High 2005 received my Master’s Degree in Art Education from Kutztown University I teach the following art courses here at Wilson High School – Advanced Ceramics, Drawing/Painting 1, Sculpture/Ceramics, Abstraction/Crafts and Advanced Placement Art Studio When I’m not teaching I enjoy the following: Hanging out with my wife Christine and our dog Eagle Enjoying time with my family and friends Going to the beach and to Potter County Fishing both fresh and salt water Working out Cheering on the Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers and going to their games Doing artwork – painting, drawing, throwing on the potter’s wheel, and airbrushing

Scott Graber Information About You On the yellow 3 x 5 card write: Last name, First Name on top line Grade in upper right-hand corner Why did you take this course? Do you want to pursue a career in art? If yes, what career? Your interests

Scott Graber Art Department Information To gain more information about the Wilson High School Art Department visit us at fault.asp Here you can find information about the following: Faculty Courses AP Courses Grandview Gallery

Scott Graber Review of Presentation Rules and Regulations Safety Procedures Room Procedures Course Descriptions Grading Procedures Sketch Book Requirements Project Examples About Mr. Graber Information about yourself