Clay takes time, patience, and practice to master. Once mastered, clay can be a fun and versatile medium.

Ceramics Pottery Handbuilding Wheel Thrown Forming without the wheel (“Throwing” from Middle English “thrawan”, which means “turn”)

Pottery Bowls Plates Vases Cereal Soup Globe Salad Pasta Saucers Snack Dinner Platters Chips/Dip Sushi Mugs Pitchers Covered Jars Bottles

Handbuilding cylinder with floor, handle, surface design plate, wall, surface treatment Vessel, floor, lid with knob, spout, handle, surface treatment Mug Sushi, Chips/Dip Plate Teapot First QuarterSecond Quarter

1. Please be on time and work from bell to bell. 2. Have pride in your work. 3. Homework must be submitted on-time to get full credit. Late homework is always better than none at all.

4. Your work ethic determines everything. Focus. Unnecessary bathroom breaks keep you from your creative efforts. 5. Cleaning well shows that you care about others with whom you share this room. 6.ALWAYS sign your work with an under- glaze pencil with your LAST NAME.

7.Manage your time. Working on homework for another class is not allowed. This is not a study hall! 8. Treat others as yourself. Be honest, thoughtful, and kind. 9. Only bottled water is permitted. 10.If you have any questions, please ask me. I am here to help.

Grades will be based on in-class projects, homework assignments, quizzes, and class participation. There will be extra credit opportunities. In-class projects will be counted as double grades. Home assignments and quizzes will be counted as single grades. Class participation is determined by your work ethic and behavior. It will count as a double grade at the end of each marking period. All grades are averaged as they are entered in my grade book. Grading Policy for Mr. Douglas’ Art Classes

Gradi ng Scale 0FD-DD+C-CC+B-BB+A-AA – – – – – – – – – – – Homework assignments are usually given Monday to Monday. Critiques are private – feedback is provided in the comment box of Score Inspector in the Power School grade book. The stronger examples may be shared with the class afterwards. Assignments must be handed in on the first day of class of the new week. Late assignments receive reduced credit. The later it is, the lower the grade. Assignments not submitted at all will receive a “0”.

To access homework assignments, go to the homepage of my school website and click on “for ASSIGNMENTS click here”. Find the current due date by scrolling down. Read the objectives and click the “examples” link below the objectives. Reread as needed to really understand the assignment. If you have any questions, please me at: I don’t grade “talent”. The evaluation of your artwork will be based on meeting the specific objectives of my directions Sublime, an award winner Fair, Average Superior Below Average Excellent Sloppy, with little care Very Good Very little time or effort Good Extremely poor quality in all ways Pretty Good55 – High failing grade; very poor, very late Slightly above average0 Not handed in; no credit A number grade is abstract and may seem vague. These descriptions may help to clarify what the number means: