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    Barnegat High School

    Ceramics 2 - Syllabus

     

     

    Course Information

    Teacher Information

    Ceramics 2

    Name(s): Astin Williams

    Full Year 

    Phone: 

    Class Location: Room A101

    Email: awilliams@barnegatschools.com
     

    Teacher Website: www.barnegatschools.com/Domain/2360

     

    Course Description: 

    Building off the skills and concepts of Ceramics I, this course helps students advance and refine their techniques for working with clay.  With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher-level thinking, art-related technology skill, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics. The aesthetics of form, visual thinking, and the history of ceramics is also studied in greater depth throughout this semester. 

     

    Course Competencies/ Learning Objectives

    Students who successfully complete Ceramics 2 will be competent in the following areas:

    • Students will be able to create by conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work. (NJSLS-VPA 1, 2, 3) 

      • Generalizing and conceptualizing ideas

      • Organizing and developing ideas

      • Refining and completing products

    • Students will be able to present by conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work. (NJSLS-VPA 4, 5, 6)

      • Selecting, analyzing, and interpreting work

      • Developing and refining techniques and models or steps needed to create products

      • Conveying meaning through art

    • Students will be able to respond by understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning. (NJSLS-VPA 7, 8, 9)

      • Perceiving and analyzing products

      • Applying criteria to evaluate products

      • Interpreting intent and meaning

    • Students will be able to connect by relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context. (NJSLS-VPA 10, 11)

      • Synthesizing and relating knowledge and personal experiences to create products

      • Relating artistic ideas and works within societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding



    Course Texts / Online Resources 

    Students are required to join the appropriate Google Classroom.  Use the code listed below:

    FULL YEAR COURSES: 2A - Ceramics 2 - 7x7eeo7; 1B - Ceramics 2 - l7wn47z; 2B - Ceramics 2 - 2ofh4mh 

     

    Required Materials

    • Pencil

    • Sketchbook

    • Chromebook

     

    Attendance Policy

    Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience.  The Barnegat Township School District expects students to be responsible and exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences.  Students accept full responsibility for ensuring that they complete any/all work missed due to absences.  

     

    Course Topic Outline

    Please find a list of the units for this course: 

     

    Content Area: Visual Arts

    Course Title: Ceramics 2

    Grade Level: 10-12

    Unit 1: Coil

    45 Days

    Unit 2: Slabs

    45 Days

    Unit 3: Form vs. Function

    45 Days

    Unit 4: Wheel

    45 Days

     

    Student Grades

    The grading system for this course is based on the category weights listed in each department’s policy.  For this course, those weights are listed below.  

     

    PE/Fine and Performing Arts/Technology/STEM

    Each marking period, students will have a minimum of three (3) Major Assessments and four (4) Minor Assessments (explained below). Course Participation is assessed five times (5) per marking period using the district rubric.  

     

    Major Assessments

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    50% of marking period grade

    Minor Assessments

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    30% of marking period grade

    Course Participation

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    20% of marking period grade

    Please note: the above areas are used as the basis for 80% of your grade for the course; the Midterm and Final exam will constitute the remaining 20% of your grade. 

     

    • Examples of Major Assessments include items that are summative in nature, such as: projects, research papers, formal presentations, or any other type of assessment used to capture evidence of learning at the culmination of a unit of study.   

    • Examples of Minor Assessments include items that are formative in nature, such as: response journals, exit tickets, small-scale research activities, sketches, in class worksheets, or any other type of assessment that is diagnostic in nature and used to guide instruction and provide ongoing feedback to students.  

    • Note: grades for individual assignments are entered into Genesis for the marking period in which the assignment is collected, and not a subsequent marking period.   

    • Extra Credit will only be available for assignments that have been approved ahead of time by the teacher and department supervisor.  

    • In this course, it is expected that students will submit only their best work, and teachers reserve the right not to accept work that is substantially below what a student is capable of producing.  

    • Please speak to your teacher about the opportunity for earned Second Chances on certain Major Assessments.  

     

    Course Participation Rubric

     

    Academic Social Skills

    Readiness to Learn / Study Skills

    Class

     Discussions

    Classwork

    21st Century College and Career Readiness

    20  points 

    • Takes initiative in completing tasks in the online classroom.

    • Communicates needs to the teacher in an appropriate manner.

    • A role model for others in the online classroom.

    • Appropriately seeks support and/or assistance from the teacher.

    20 points 

    • Produces notes and other materials that demonstrate effort and insight.

    • Is motivated and takes ownership of his/her learning.  

    • Takes steps to better himself/herself through Google Meets, emailing, etc.

    20 points 

    • Consistently completes the assigned discussion questions and rarely misses a question, if at all.  

    • Responses consistently reflect high levels of care and pride in work.  

    • Replies and interacts with peers in a meaningful manner.

     

    20 points

    • Consistently completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.

    • Actively participates in classroom activities on a daily basis.

    • Contributes to class discussions in a meaningful way (asking questions or adding to class discussion).

    20 points 

    Student consistently shows the following:

    • Responsible and contributes to our online community.

    • Clearly and appropriately communicates with the teacher via email.

    • Understands the consequences of actions.

    • Responsibly uses technology.

     

    15 Points 

    • Completes tasks in the online classroom.

    • Sometimes communicates needs to the teacher.

    • Frequently on-task, but may need some redirection from the teacher.

    15 Points

    • Often produces notes and other materials that demonstrate effort, but may also require direction.  

    • Is mostly motivated and takes ownership of his/her learning.  

    • Often takes steps to better himself/herself through Google Meets, emailing, etc.

     

    15 Points

    • Frequently completes the assigned discussion questions, but may have missed a few.

    • Responses sometimes reflect high levels of care and pride in work, but not always.

    • Replies and interacts with peers.

    15 Points

    • Usually completes assigned classwork tasks.

    • Frequently participates in classroom activities but sometimes requires re-direction.

    • Usually contributes by responding, and/or asking questions.  

     

     

    15 Points

    Student frequently demonstrates the following:

    • Responsible and contributes to our online community.

    • Clearly and appropriately communicates with the teacher via email.

    • Understands the consequences of actions.

    • Responsibly uses technology.

     

    10 Points

    • Rarely completes tasks in the online classroom.

    • Does not communicate needs to the teacher.

    • Frequently needs re-direction from the teacher.

     

     

    10 Points

    • Produces notes and other materials that lack effort to learn.

    • Unmotivated and does not take ownership of his/her learning.  

    • Does not take appropriate steps to better himself/herself.

    10 Points

    • Rarely completes the assigned discussion questions.

    • Responses do not reflect care and pride in work.

    • Little to no replies and interactions with peers.

    10 Points

    • Rarely completes assigned tasks and does not produce his/her best work.

    • Usually does not participate in classroom activities and often requires teacher re-direction 

    • Usually does not contribute by responding and/or asking questions.

    10 Points

    Student rarely demonstrates the following:

    • Responsible and contributes to our online community.

    • Clearly and appropriately communicates with the teacher via email.

    • Understands the consequences of actions.

    • Responsibly uses technology.

     

    Plagiarism, Cheating, and Academic Integrity

    The Barnegat Township School District places a strong emphasis on students’ integrity, and the district will not tolerate instances of academic dishonesty.  Plagiarism is the practice of copying words, sentences, images, or ideas for use in written or oral assessments without giving proper credit to the source.  Cheating is defined as the giving or receiving of illegal help on anything that has been determined by the teacher to be an individual effort.  Both are considered serious offenses and are subject to consequences described in the Student Handbook and Board Policy #5701.  

     

    Honor Code

    The purpose of this Honor Code is to communicate the meaning and importance of academic integrity to all members of the school community and to articulate and support the interest of the community in maintaining the highest standards of conduct in student learning. Barnegat High School  embodies a spirit of mutual trust and intellectual honesty that is central to the very nature of learning, and represents the highest possible expression of shared values among the members of the school community. The core values underlying and reflected in the Honor Code are: 

     

    Academic honesty is demonstrated by students when the ideas and the writing of others are properly cited; students submit their own work for tests and assignments without unauthorized assistance; students do not provide unauthorized assistance to others; and students report their research or accomplishments accurately.  

     

    Respect for others and the learning process to demonstrate academic honesty.  

     

    Trust in others to act with academic honesty as a positive community-building force in the school,  

     

    Responsibility is recognized by all to demonstrate their best effort to prepare and complete academic tasks. 

     

    Fairness and equity are demonstrated so that every student can experience an academic environment that is free from the injustices caused by any form of intellectual dishonesty.

     

    Integrity of all members of the school community as demonstrated by a commitment to academic honesty and support of our quest for authentic learning. 

     

    This Honor Code summarizes the Honor Policy, which defines the expected standards of conduct in academic affairs.  The student body and faculty at Barnegat High School will not tolerate any violation of the Honor Code. 

     

    Any violation of the Honor Code will result in Administrative Consequences and be detrimental to student grade.

     

    Student Expectations 

    1. All school rules and policies apply to this class.  

    2. BE NICE. The teacher and students will work together for a respectful, safe classroom. 

    3. If you don’t know what something is, DON’T TOUCH IT.

    4. TRY.  Students will come to class on time, prepared, and ready to learn. 

     

    Extra Help and Support

    Occasionally, students will require additional help to master the content and skills in this course.  If you need additional help, there are a variety of options for you, including:

    • Den Period

    • After school help sessions by appointment

    As your teacher, I am committed to your success.   If you need help, please ask!