Ceramics 1 Instructor: Stashia Cabral

This course builds student creative and critical thinking skills through sculpting in both 2 and 3 dimensional techniques.
The students will have the opportunity to work in a variety of mediums. Students will be asked to keep a sketchbook of
sculpture ideas, practice of techniques and reflection. Students may also be asked to explore and write about the history
of sculpture.
There is a $20.00 lab fee for this class. This lab fee will go toward the purchase of materials.
Most of our class time will be spent learning through hands-on art activities,
using basic ceramic hand building techniques. Reading and writing will support
art making.
Low relief Sculpture
Pinch Pots
Coil Projects
Slab Projects
3-D Design
Sketching ideas
Creative Thinking
Art Criticis and Art
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learn to look at art fro the
perspectives of an art critic and of
an art historian% Students will
write about art using design
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Grading Policy and Procedures
70% artwork
30% articiation and studio management
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The artwork grade is based on the evaluation of art projects and final exam. Project evaluations will
be based on written rubrics created for each major assignment.
The participation grade is based on good faith work in class including participation art projects,
discussions and activities, clean-up, written assignments, respectful behavior and prompt attendance.
Absences that are not made up, tardies, disrespectful behavior and failure to participate will
negatively effect the participation portion of a students grade.
As it is often difficult to complete art work at home and the learning community of the studio cannot
be duplicated outside of class, prompt regular attendance is essential.
!tudents are welcome to come to the art studio at lunch before and after school to work if they want or need
more time to complete projects.
Student inut lays a signi(icant role in deciding how an art assignment is to be interreted) created
and e*aluated+ !ll students will be encouraged to stri*e beyond what they ha*e done in the ast+
,he risk taking and growth o( each indi*idual will be e*aluated+ !ll assignments can be modi(ied
with the consultation o( the instructor+
Instructor Contact
!tashia "abral may be reached at #ewberg $igh !chool on school days between %&'( am and )&'( pm.
The art studio phone number is ((*-(++' e-mail& cabrals,newberg.k'+.or.us
Parents or Guardians o( Students in -isual !rts:
Please sign below that you have read the syllabus and received my phone number and e-mail address.
Please contact me any time this term if you have any -uestions about the class.
There is a $20.00 lab fee for this class. This lab fee will go toward the purchase of materials.
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