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edu/central/academic-departments/fine-arts-speech-communications Course Syllabus Ceramics 2 Spring 2014 Academic Discipline: Course Title:Course Rubric and #: Semester / (CRN): Campus ART Ceramics I ARTS 2347 Spring 2014 0004 (74217) Central Campus Room Time Credit Hours Contact Hours Course Length Instruction Type: Instructors Contact Learning web Class Site Communication Disclaimer FAC 109 F from 9:00pm-3:00pm 3 credits 96 Regular Term Lecture/Lab 2/4 kelley.eggert@hccs.edu http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/ Kelley.eggert hccblog-o-dirt.blogspot.com

Instructor Office Hours Location

Kelley Eggert Friday by Appointment only TBA

I will be contacting you through the e-mail you provided to HCCS e-mail only. If you have not set up an account it is urgent that you do so. If you are having problems with this see me. You are responsible for the information I send via e-mail. Check your HCCS e-mail at least once a week. ARTS 2347 Ceramics II: Exploration of ideas using basic ceramic processes. As defined in the Academic Course Guide Manual (AGCM) produced by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2009 (THECB) ARTS 2347 Ceramics II: This studio course builds on knowledge acquired in Ceramics I. Emphasis is on form and surface experimentation, as well as development of personal expression. Traditional and nontraditional uses of clay will be explored. Ceramics I is a prerequisite for Ceramics II. This course satisfies the fine arts component of the HCC core. (As listed in the 2009-2011 HCC Catalog.)

Course Description

Prerequisites Course Goal

ARTS 2346, Ceramics I The purpose of this course is to advance the building skills acquired in Ceramics I. The refinement of craftsmanship, concept and method are stressed. Additional kiln technology and glaze chemistry are introduced. Technical information is introduced to increase the artistic range of the materials and techniques covered in Ceramic I. This course will examine the interdependence of medium and image. Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design. (Level 2) Present a body of work which shows an extended and advanced knowledge and skill set over Ceramics I. (Level 3) Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality. (Level 3) Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media. (Level 5) Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects. (Level 6)

Course Student Learning Outcomes

Ceramics Two Student Learning Objectives ~ related to each Learning Outcome

Learning Outcome One: Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design. (Level 2) The Supporting Learning Objectives: 1.1. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. 1.2. Compare formal elements. 1.3. Compare principles of design. 1.4. Contrast formal elements. 1.5. Contrast principles of design. 1.6. Comprehend all the sub-categories of all the formal elements and principles of design. (for example, analytic or expressive line or symmetrical, radial or asymmetrical

balance, etc.) 1.7. Express sub-categories of all the formal elements. Learning Outcome Two: Present a body of work which shows an extended and advanced knowledge and skill set over Drawing I. (Level 3) The Supporting Learning Objectives: 2.1. Apply an extended set of skills and knowledge over Ceramics I. 2.2. Employ a more advanced ability than Ceramics I 2.3. Present more artwork than Ceramics I. 2.4. Show a higher level of knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design. 2.5. Exhibit the successful completion of additional requirements: Increase the scale of the ceramic piece Use a mold Create a combination surface that mixes media or glaze types Load and unload a kiln

Learning Outcome Three: Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality. (Level 3) The Supporting Learning Objectives: 3.1. Produce exhibition-ready artworks. 3.2. Prepare entry labels. 3.3. Present completed exhibit entries before the entry deadline expires 3.4. Select an artwork (made during the course) to be included in the student art exhibition. 3.5. Participate in the student exhibition.

Learning Outcome Four: Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media. (Level 5) The Supporting Learning Objectives: 4.1. Safely participate in the necessary practical tasks (safety and proficiency of handling of tools, supplies and equipment, etc.) involved with the course media. 4.2. Organize the formal elements and principles of design in course projects. 4.3. Establish artistic roles for course projects. 4.4. Summarize artistic themes for course projects. 4.5. Judge course projects. 4.6. Write 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments such as critiques, essays, research papers and/or journals. 4.7. Cultivate form and content in ceramics projects. 4.8. Synthesize ceramics problems.

Learning Outcome Five: Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects. (Level 6) The Supporting Learning Objectives: 5.1. Summarize the formal elements. 5.2. Select principles of design 5.3. Critique the work of peers. 5.4. Self-critique artistic output. 5.5. Verify form and content

Core Curriculum Statement

This course fulfills the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking and computer literacy. A variety of teaching and testing methods are used to assess these competencies. This course fulfills the core competencies: Reading: Reading at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze and

interpret a variety of printed materials: books, articles, and documents. Writing: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to a specific purpose, occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing how to use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, students should also become adept with the writing process, including how to determine a topic, how to organize and develop it, and how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities are acquired through practice and reflection. Speaking: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Listening: Listening at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret various forms of spoken communication Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking used to address an identified task. Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.

HCC Ceramic Calendar

Sun

Mon
13

Tues
14 21 28 4 11 18 25 4 11
SPRING BREAK

Wed
15 22 29 5 12 19 26 5 12
SPRING BREAK

Thurs
16 23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13
SPRING BREAK

Fri
17 24 31 7 14 21 28 7 14
SPRING BREAK

Sat
18 25 FEB 1 8 15 22 MAR 1 8 15
SPRING BREAK

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8

19
HOLIDAY

20 27 3 10 17
HOLIDAY

26 2 9 16 23 2 9 16

24 3 10
SPRING BREAK

17 24 31
LAST WET WORK

18 25 APR 1

19 26 2

20 27 3

21 28 4

22 29 5

Week 9 Week 10 Week 11

23 30

6 Week 12 13 Week 13 20 Week 14 Week 15 27

LOAD LAST BISQUE

7 14 21 28

8 15
6-8 STUDENT SHOW OPENING 22

9 16 23 30

10
SHOW WORK DUE

11
LAST GLAZING

12 19
HOLIDAY

17
HOLIDAY

18 25 2

24 MAY 1

26

29

Ceramic Schedule HCC SEE CLASS SITE FOR UPDATED ACTIVITIES AND REVISIONS TO SCHEDULE Spring *A schedule can be printed from class site 2014 Last Wet Work = last day for wet clay, trimming, carving, slip decorating, etc. Ceramic Deadline applies in our studio AND at home. On this day, remove all plastic and move pieces from greenware room to drying carts. Schedul e: Subject to change wk 1 Homework is due the class period after it is assigned unless otherwise noted Homework is due AT THE BEGINNING of class unless otherwise noted Missing intro, demo and critique days will effect your participation grade It is YOUR responsibility to know what is happening on any given day. Additional lectures, demos and videos will be added as needed. TBA Firings, Critiques HW = homework, INTRO = introduction, DEMO = demonstration, LECT = lecture, CRIT = critique Ceramics II Intro class, syllabus, studio tour Need clay and supplies for Sept. 5th HW: Proposal 1

Date Jan. 17

Ceramics I Intro class, syllabus, studio tour Need clay and supplies for Jan 24 INTRO: Project 1- Pinch Pots Sculptures HW: Sketches for Pinch Pot Sculptures, 4 pinched spheres DUE: Sketches for Pinch Pot Sculptures, supplies, contract, 4 pinched spheres, clay mark LECTURE: Clay Tools and Studio Safety test 1/31 DEMO: Slip and Score, Shape, Centering on the wheel Homework: put spheres together and shape. Have ready for attachments TEST: Clay tools and Studio Safety DEMO: Attaching appendages, Opening a vessel HW: 4 thrown cylinders LECTURE: Clay and Time and Temperature- test 2/14 DEMO: Trimming, Handles Homework: Finish Pinch Pot Sculptures and Cups TEST: Clay and Time and Temperature DUE: Project #1 and #2 must be finished by end of class. INTRO: Abstract coil HW:3 images for coil abstraction DUE: 3 images for coil abstraction DEMO: template, coil

Jan. 24

DUE: Proposal 1

Jan 31

HW: Proposal 2 DEMO: Molds

Feb 7

DUE: Proposal 2

Feb 14

DUE: Project 1

Feb 21

HW: Proposal 3

HW: Sketches for abstract coil Feb 28 Mar 7 7 8 DUE: Sketches for abstract coil DUE at beginning of class: Abstract Coil INTRO: Soft slab planter HW: textures SPRING BREAK - studio closed DEMO: Soft slab LAST WET WORK DAY 3/31 DUE: Soft slab planter at end of class LECT: Clay and key terms LAST DAY FOR WITHDRAWAL 3/31 DEMO: Glaze Student show piece due LAST GLAZE DAY LECTURE: Glaze test 4/18 Raku Mandatory Studio Clean up (grade drop if you do not show) TEST: Glaze DUE: Ceramics Folder Field trip for paper Glue, paint, raku? DUE: Ceramics Folder, paper Mandatory Studio Clean up (grade drop if you do not show) 15 16 Final Critique No Class - exam week DUE: Proposal 3 DUE: Project 2

Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28

9 10 11

SPRING BREAK studio closed Work on proposed LAST WET WORK DAY 3/31 Glaze LAST DAY FOR WITHDRAWAL 3/31 Glaze LAST GLAZE DAY Raku Mandatory Studio Clean up (grade drop if you do not show) DUE: Ceramics Folder Field trip for paper Glue, paint, raku? DUE: Ceramics Folder, paper Mandatory Studio Clean up (grade drop if you do not show) Final Critique No Class - exam week

Apr 4 Apr 11

12 13

Apr 18

14

Apr 25

May 2 May 9

Instructional Methods

explanations, demonstrations, hands-on art studio work time, in-class critiques, slide presentations, video/film presentations, lectures, and/or readings (from textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, books, original source seminal texts). Class time may include demonstrations, field trips, assignments, introductions, studio time for projects, and critiques. Assignments/Activities may include: individual creative projects, written critical responses, group projects, critiques, exams or quizzes, hands-on studio workdays/times, occasional gallery visits, various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, books, original source seminal texts; mandatory discussions based on various topics related to the major areas of study in Art and Design; writing papers including critiques, essays, analyses, reviews, research, comparing and contrasting artistic or design theories and perspectives; service learning projects; This course requires a minimum of 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects. No text book required

Student Assignments

Instructional

Materials

You will receive a 10-point deduction of your grade if you do not have tools by due date. See me BEFORE that date if you have a problem The supply list and a map to the Ceramic Store can be printed separately under class info supply list, approved clays form the class site. LABEL all tools with your initials using a permanent marker. Each BAG (not just the box) of clay must be labeled with your name, the name of the clay and the cone it fires too. Required: Clay (details below) Folder w/ middle prongs Fettling knife Fork or other scoring tool 4 sheets Plastic soft trash, dry cleaning - not grocery Shop towel (1 bath, 2 hand towels or rags) Cut up sheets Assorted brushes 1x1 flat, round bamboo, detail Rubber gloves to elbow Sm. Bucket, Milk / coffee Rubber rib (sm. red or blue) Shoe box or small box Large Sponge Pottery tool kit includes: sm. sponge needle tool cut-off wire ribbon tool large ribbon tool metal rib wood rib wooden modeling tool Optional but strongly suggested: Apron or large shirt Sure-form rasp Small containers with lids Toolbox or caddie (name) Spray bottle Lock for locker Serrated rib

Clay:

-CONE 9/10 CLAY ONLY do not get cone 04/05 or cone 5/6. I must approve clay. -See Approved Clay List. If you get a clay that is not on the list you will have to take it back. -DO NOT get clays from Hobby Lobby or Michaels. They are terrible and will leave you in tears, Ive seen it happen The Ceramic Store carries many cone 9/10 clays. If in doubt get the Balcones, Balcones White or Balcones Dark. -All ceramic tools found here. It is in The Heights north of Downtown Houston. -1002 West 11th St. Houston 77008. 713-864-6442 or 800 290-8991 M-TH 8:30-5:30 F-S 9:30-4:00 Sunday closed

HCC Policy Statement: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Disability Counselor at your college, Jamie Torres at 713-7186164, or the District Disability Office at 713-718-5165. To visit the ADA Web site, log on to www.hccs.edu, Click Future Students Scroll down the page and click on the words Disability Information. http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/futurestudents/disability-services

HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty

You are expected to be familiar with the College's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog and student handbook. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

Cheating on a test includes: Copying from another students test paper; Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test; Collaborating with another student during a test without authority; Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not bee administered; Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered. Plagiarism means the appropriation of anothers work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in ones own written work offered for credit. Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Violations: Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F on the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College Dean of Student Development for disciplinary disposition. Students who wish to appeal a grade penalty should notify the instructional supervisor within 30 working days of the incident. A standing committee appointed by the College Dean of Instruction (Academic or Workforce) will convene to sustain, reduce, or reverse the grade penalty. The committee will be composed of two students, two faculty members, and one instructional administrator. A majority vote will decide the grade appeal and is final. Official HCC Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during their absences, and it is the students responsibility to consult with instructors for makeup assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors. Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has the authority to drop a student for excessive absences. A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction (including lecture and laboratory time). For example: For a three credit-hour lecture class meeting three hours per week (96 hours of instruction), a student may be dropped after 12 hours of absences (or three classes for this second start Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. If you are doing poorly in the class, but you have not contacted your professor to ask for help, and you have not withdrawn by the official withdrawal date, it will result in you receiving a grade of F in the course NOTE: LAST DAY FOR STUDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE DROP THIS SEMESTER:

Mar. 31st at 4:30 pm

Class Attendance Policy In addition to the above Official HCC Policy:

Absences: Students are expected to attend all classes. Unexcused absences will be cause for a lowered grade via progress reports. Houston Community College requires students to miss no more than 12.5 hours per class per semester, therefore, Your third absence will result in an F. Absences will be counted from the first class meeting onward. I recommend that you do not schedule appointments during this class time. I will not excuse your absences. If you have an emergency contact me and I will discuss your options. Your attendance grade is part of your participation grade and is evaluated by your daily progress. Full participation by being present and active in class, completing all homework and projects, and showing up for all scheduled critiques and studio cleaning is required along with active participation through shared ideas and commentary. Tardiness: You will be considered tardy if arriving after class begins and leaving prior to the class ending. Tardies affect your participation grade and is evaluated by your daily progress.

***If you miss role call, it is your responsibility to sign in. The sign in sheet is the only documentation of your presence in class for that day. Failure to sign in will result in an absence for the day.
Course WithdrawalsFirst Time Freshmen Students-Fall 2007 and Later Effective 2007, section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code applies to first-time in college freshman students who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall semester of 2007 or thereafter. High school students currently enrolled in HCC Dual Credit and Early College are waived from this requirement until they graduate from high school. Based on this law, HCC or any other Texas Public institution of higher education may not permit students to drop after the official day of record more than six college level credit courses for unacceptable reasons during their entire undergraduate career . Course Withdrawals: Be sure you understand HCC policies about dropping a course. It is the students responsibility to withdraw officially from a course and prevent an F from appearing on the transcript. If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Mar. 31st at 4:30 pm Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a W on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade or you may be dropped by the instructor. EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. Early Alert Program To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may alert you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. to stay in class and improve your academic performance. The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to: Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived Facilitate an effective learning environment through class studio activities, discussions, and critiques

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Individual Instructors Requirements

Statement

Provide a clear description of any special projects or assignments Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up work Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required

To be successful in this class, it is the students responsibility to : Attend class, be on time, and be prepared with the proper materials for each session. Use class studio time wisely by focusing on assigned projects Keep copies of all paperwork, including the syllabus, articles, and handouts. Respect the space and materials of other class members. Clean up thoroughly after each studio session Be prepared for critique sessions: have complete assignments ready for display and be prepared to participate in the verbal critique process Assume personal initiative in maintaining the sketch and written journal. HCC Art Discipline Requirements By the end of the semester the student who passes with a final grade of C or above will have demonstrated the ability to: Complete and comprehend the objectives of all graded assignments Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction (12 hours) Arrive at class promptly and with the required supplies for that days session Participate in the shared responsibilities for studio clean-up Exhibit safe studio habits Be prepared for and participate in class critiques Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information Complete a minimum of 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects Demonstrate the ability to present works of exhibition quality Build a clay form using the pinch technique Build a clay form using the coil technique Build a clay form using the slab technique Build a clay form using the wheel-throwing technique Build a clay form using a combination of wheel-throwing and hand-building technique Explore a variety of slip application techniques Explore a variety of glazes and application Explore a variety of surfaces: low-fired, raku-fired, smoked, and painted Assist in loading and unloading a kiln Grading percentile: the official HCC grading rubric is as follows: 90100 percent 8089 percent 7079 percent 6069 percent Below 60 percent A B C D F Exceptionally fine work; superior in presentation, visual observation, comprehension and participation Above average work; superior in one or two areas Average work; good, unexceptional participation Below average work; noticeably weak with minimal Clearly deficient in presentation, style and content with a lack of participation

HCC Grading Information:

The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is conditional. It will only be assigned if at least 80% of the course work is complete .Students receiving an "I," must make an arrangement with the instructor in writing to complete the course work within six months. After the deadline, the "I" becomes an "F." All "I" designations must be changed to grades prior to graduation. Changed grades will appear on student record as "I"/Grade (example:

"I/A"). The grade of "W" (Withdrawal) appears on grade reports when students withdraw from a class by the drop deadline. Instructors have the option of dropping students up to the deadline. After the deadline, instructors do not have that option not even when entering final grades. Instructor Grading Criteria Homework, assignments and projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Adherence to all specific assignment guidelines/content requirements. Adherence to deadlines. Level of technical difficulty attempted and achieved. More sophisticated work may receive higher scores. Creativity and Originality: Solving the assignments in an imaginative and unique way may lead to a higher score. Effort Honesty: Submit your own work I grade on a point system. All projects and assignments are accompanied by a rubric so you know exactly what I expect and will be graded accordingly. See grade breakdown sheet and project sheets for more detailed project criteria. These are available to you 24/7 on the class site.

Instructors Final Grading Legend

Possible Points = Project 1: Project 2: Project 3: Project 4: Other: Participation Written assignments / Other

650 115 115 115 105 50 90 60

% 17.7% 17.7% 17.7% 16.2% 7.7% 13.8% 9.2%

Projects:

Projects will be evaluated for fulfillment of the assignment requirements; fulfilling design problems, concept development, craftsmanship and meeting building, firing and glazing deadlines. It is the students responsibility to turn in all work, on time. Work that is late will receive a 10- point drop in grade for that project. In ceramics, the process requires that green ware be completely fabricated and detailed, then dried over a period of days, depending upon scale and complexity. The domino effect of being late is something that will cause you great problems with bisque and glaze firing dates. Please finish building all wet work on time for green ware due dates and manage the careful drying of your work so that you can meet all deadlines. This is an art class. You will not be permitted to copy another artists work, utilize kitschy symbols or make home dcor items such as ash trays, lamps, tissue boxes etc.

Homework:

Studio time is limited. While in the studio you must be working on your projects. In addition to working with clay in the studio, you will have homework. You may not work on your homework during studio time. All sketches and maquettes for a project must be finished before class. If you fail to do so, you will receive none of the points for that portion of the project. All homework is due at the beginning of class unless otherwise noted. I must approve all sketches before you begin a project. Students who continuously turn in homework late cannot possibly receive higher than a C for the class even if you get an A on all the projects. Ceramics can be a fussy material. If one of your projects does not make it through the kiln firing, save all the pieces that you can. Most times you can glue it back together. If the work is broken beyond repair then you will need to make a 5 maquette to present for critique.

Classroom Behavior

Disruptive activity that hinders other students learning or deters an instructor from effective teaching will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Studio Rules:

Health Policies: The following safety and health policies must be followed: 1. Students must follow all safety rules 2. Students are responsible for prompt cleaning of all their work areas 3. No food or drink in the studio 4. No children in studio or courtyard 5. Due to the toxic nature of some ceramic materials, the following groups should consult with the instructor before taking ceramics: a. persons with a chronic disease of lung, liver, etc. b. pregnant women c. women trying to conceived. c. nursing mothers Studio Limitations: 1. A college ceramic studio is meant to handle the volume of work typically done by beginning and intermediate students. When kiln space is limited, preference will be given to students who have had fewer pieces fired. 2. Kilns and ceramic studio are reserved for: a. Students currently enrolled in Central College ceramics classes b. Other Central College Art students when their teacher accompanies them c. Current Central College Art faculty 3. These items are NOT allowed in our Central College ceramic studio: a. clay that is not on the approved list b. pieces that have been bisque-fired elsewhere (they can not go in our kilns) c. slips, glazes, or overglazes that contain lead or cadmium Open Studio: Like all college courses, work outside of class time will be necessary. Class time is for that class only. Open Studio hours are for all HCC/Central ceramics students. See attachment: Open Studio Hours. Room Keys: To enter a locked studio, you need to present your key card to the fine arts office secretary. Please return the key immediately after unlocking the room. However, if you want to pick up or drop off the room key, you must get to the fine arts office 1/2 hour before the above closing times. See attachment: Use of Art Studios. Studio Lockers: You will need a lock. Please give me the combination or an extra key. Security: Please keep all valuables (purses, backpacks, cell phones, etc) in your locker. Thieves passing in the hallway will stop to look for items. For your personal security, please keep the door locked when you are working alone. Also note the location of the room phone, and the number for the campus police. For emergencies, have people call 713-718-6600 and the office staff will bring you the message. Broken pieces: Because ceramics is a fragile medium it is expected that some pieces might break during drying, loading, or firing. Please save the broken parts to show me. Oftentimes, they can be glued together. If you break someones piece, leave an apologetic note with your name signed! Cell Phones: Please turn off your cell phones upon entering class. Do not take or send calls during class time. Do not leave class in order to use your phone. Texting has become a problem in class. There will be NO TEXTING allowed during class time. If I see you use your phone I will ask you to leave and mark you as absent or tardy depending on your participation in class for that day. For emergencies, have people call 713-718-6600 and the office staff will bring you the message.

Music: You may listen to music with headphones. The volume must be low enough that I can get your attention at any time. Headphones must be taken off when I am talking to you or the class as a whole. Failure to follow these rules will result in the loss of this privilege. Computers: You may not use your computer in class. You should come to class prepared with all you need to create your project. Guests: During class time, guests are not allowed. However, at other times you are encouraged to show the ceramics studio to friends who might be interested in seeing your work. However, these guests are not allowed to make work or use the studio themselves. For that, they need to sign up for a class. Please note that you may not bring friends, family and children into the studio while you. In this instance you will be asked to leave.

Recording Devices:
The following restrictions apply to camera phones, cameras, audio/tape recorders, video recorders, and any other electronic device that is capable of recording the human voice or image. Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring or testing occurs. Exceptions: Exceptions can be made for students performing official business on behalf of HCC (investigatory, archival, educational, and journalism purposes). Please seek approval from your instructor.) Other exceptions include disabilities. In the Central Art Dept, a release form (signed by you) allows you and your work to be photographed for college purposes. Other: Sexual Harrassment: Do not use profanity or any behavior considered as sexual harassment. This includes dirty or racist jokes. Reduce Reuse Recycle: This is a green classroom. I frown upon paper towel use. You must have your own towels and rags at all times. No valentine hearts, butterflies, crucifixes, smiley faces, rainbows, other artists work (cartoon characters etc) and any other kitschy symbol. Personal expression and beliefs can be articulated more creatively. No ash trays, lamps, tissue boxes. This is a three-dimensional ART class, your projects will be created accordingly.

Tutoring

Students are encouraged to take advantage of tutoring services offered by the English Department located on the third floor of the Fine Arts Center next to the English office. Tutors will assist writing assignments and are especially helpful for students when English is a second language. In addition, online tutoring is available 24/7 at www.askonline.net. Submissions are returned within 24 hours or less. Information regarding low-cost health insurance for students is available in the Fine Arts office. Such insurance covers both injury and illness, both on and off campus. Academic advisement with full-time faculty in ARTS is available by appointment through the Fine Arts Office in FAC 101.

Medical Insurance Academic Advisement