Welcome to Pottery & Sculpture

With Ms. Keller

Email: skeller@wcpss.net
Room Number: 503

Course Objective:
Student will create their own 3-dimensional works with a wide variety of media such as paper, wood, clay, plaster, papier
mch, wire or fabric. Students will explore various artists, art movements, and cultures as well as to learn to think critically
about master works.

Supplies:
Boys- a roll of HEAVY DUTY aluminum foil
Girls- 1 ream of computer paper
Old magazines or newspapers
At least 3 #2 pencils
A roll of your favorite colored yarn
A wire hanger (not white or with the cardboard piece)
Fine point black sharpie(s)
2 pearl pink erasers
A pencil pouch or 1 gallon zip-lock bag (to hold loose supplies)
A sketchbook

Please have your supplies ready for class ASAP!!!

Expectations:
Be present and be ready to begin the lesson as soon as you enter the classroom
Listen to instructions quietly and ask questions if you are confused/unsure of something
Be respectful of the teacher, your fellow students, the supplies, other students belongs/artwork and yourself
Never bring food or drink into the classroom, unless you have a note from a doctor
No texting or talking to other students while the teacher is teaching
Take responsibility for your mistakes
o Its okay to mess up; were an art class after all!!!
Always save your artwork

Course Activities:
3D Art Techniques- Additive and Subtractive Sculpture
Elements of Art
o Line, Shape, Space, Form, Value, Color, Texture
Principles of Design
o Contrast, Emphasis, Balance, Unity, Pattern, Movement, Rhythm
Art History
o Students will study/analyze various artists and art movements throughout history
Art Criticism
o Analyzing and interpreting various works of art
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With Ms. Keller
Grading:
Your grades will be weighed as followed:
10% Homework
25% Classroom assignments and quizzes
65% Major projects and tests

Late Work:
Homework/Worksheets:
All homework will be given to students at the beginning of every other week; there will be no homework during the first
week of school. Homework will be due at the end of the week, but students are allowed to turn it in any time during the week.
Students will not get extra points for turning their work in early but they will get a 10 point deduction if they turn it in late.
Absent students are responsible for acquiring the necessary materials and worksheets for the assignment; either by emailing
the teacher or talking to other students.

Major Projects and Classroom Assignments:

Late projects or classroom assignments will be marked ten points off for each day it is late. Students have five days to turn in
their work; after five days the assignment will receive a zero.

Quizzes and Tests:

A student must make-up a preannounced quiz or test on the day they return to class

Added Notes:
Students must hand their work in to the teacher; I will not look through lockers looking for projects to grade
First and last names should be CLEARLY printed on every assignment. Projects without a name will be given a 15
point reduction.

***Parents, please note that art projects take several days- sometimes weeks- to create. Grades will be posted as work is
completed.

Tardies:
A student is tardy if he or she enters a classroom after the tardy bell has sounded. You will not be excused from being late
unless you have a note from another teacher stating why you are tardy.

Power Schools (Online Grades):

All grading will be posted and available through Power Schools.

Restrooms:
Occasional use of the restroom is acceptable, as long as it doesnt interfere with the lesson. Do not expect to use the restroom
on a daily basis without a note from a doctor.

Honor Code:
Students are expected to use good judgment and follow the Wake County policy on plagiarism and cheating. Tracing is a
form of plagiarism unless you are tracing your own work.
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With Ms. Keller

Discipline Policy:
I have a four step discipline plan for students who are misbehaving during my class.

First Offense: Warning- this warning will either be a verbal warning or your name is written on the board
Second Offense: Lunch Detention/Silent Lunch
Third Offense: Referral to an administrator
Fourth Offense: Removal from class

(Please detach and return to Ms. Keller)

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I have read the Art Room Expectations and gone over them with a parent/guardian and understand what is
expected of me. I will abide by these expectations.

Name: Signature: Period: .

Parent/Guardian Name: Signature: .