Stained Glass
Course Syllabus
“Art is interconnected through the inclusion of history, criticism, aesthetics and performance/ production.” In this class we will be mainly focusing on the production of Art; however we will touch upon art history, criticism and aesthetics as they relate to the subject matter.
In this class, we will be working with glass to create works of art. You will be required to follow all safety policies and procedures. Projects include:
- Mosaic
- Sun Catcher
- 3rd project of your choice (mosaic or sun catcher) with an advanced level of difficulty
- A compare and contrast paper
- In addition to completing the three projects and written paper, you will have two safety quizzes and a final exam.
Class requirements
Students will be prepared to participate in class each day.
Class participation includes, but is not limited to, engaging in class discussions, responding to writing prompts, and completing projects. You are expected to make use of the entire class period. Failure to participate in class daily will not only negatively affect your grade, but cause you to fall behind in class.
Students will be expected to know the whereabouts of their projects and to clean up after themselves
You will be given a plastic bin in which to store all your materials and projects. Bins should be labeled with your name and stored in the closet in the supply room. All of your materials should be placed in these bins and stored at the end of every class. I will not be responsible for missing projects. If you do not properly store your projects and cannot find them, you are responsible for reproducing or recreating the project.
Clean up your messes and put your materials back to where they belong at the end of each class. Failure to do so will be reflected in your grade. This includes but is not limited to: cleaning out grinders, Cleaning up your soldering area and putting glass back in its appropriate receptacle.
Students will be required to follow ALL safety procedures at all times.
Safety procedures are in place to keep you safe. Accidents can happen when you least expect. In stained glass, we work with sharp glass and various equipments which have the potential to cause injury to you or your peers. Failure to follow safety procedures will not only negatively affect your grade but will also lead to disciplinary action.
Students must pay $20.00.
A $20.00 fee is required to take this class. Payments should be made to the office where a receipt will be issued. Please submit that receipt to me.
Students will be required to write a Compare and contrast paper.
You will be required to write a Compare and Contrast paper. The specifics and due date of this paper will be announced
.
Students should complete projects and turn in projects on time.
You are expected to not only complete projects, but turn them in when due. Failure to complete a project or turn in a project late will result in a lower or failing grade. Please keep up with your projects and use class time to work. Projects should be completed during class time unless otherwise stated. Project difficulty is also taken into account when grading.
Behavior
Be Respectful of the teacher and of other students.
In the Art room, you will find you have various opportunities to communicate with your peers during project working time. When a presenter, a student, or teacher is giving a demonstration or presentation, I expect you to be actively listening and focused.
Bullying and negative comments towards anyone (present or not) will not be tolerated. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything.
If I am absent, the substitute is your teacher for the day. I expect you to treat him or her with respect.
Please do not ask for passes to come to or leave my classroom. You are to follow your schedule.
Be respectful of the classroom materials.
I will make sure you are well aware of which materials you need and where they can be located. You are not permitted to touch materials that do not pertain to the project on which you are working. This includes, but is not limited to, other students’ projects, materials for other classes, items in my office, and items in closed cabinets and drawers. If you intentionally cause damage to any items in this classroom, you will be held accountable.
Be punctual and stay until the bell dismisses you.
If you are not physically present inside the classroom door when the bell rings, you will be considered tardy. If you leave the classroom before the bell rings to dismiss you, you will be considered cutting class.
Assessments and Grading
All work done in this class will be counted towards your final grade.
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Projects |
40% of Quartile Grade |
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Written assignments/ Homework |
10% of Quartile Grade |
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Tests/ Quizzes |
10% of Quartile Grade |
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Participation |
40% of Quartile Grade |
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Final |
20% of FINAL Grade |
Projects: All projects will be graded through use of a rubric. Rubrics vary to project-specific criteria and assess how well you followed guidelines for each project.
Tests/Quizzes: Tests and Quizzes will be given by percentage.
Participation: Participation includes actively engaging in your current ART project, not completing assignments from other classes. Coming to class on time, in proper school attire with all materials needed for the class also counts as participation.
Written Assignments: Written assignments, including a compare and contrast paper, will be graded as a percentage using a rubric.
Final: You will have a final at the end of the semester. It will cover information learned in class as well as safety procedures and policies. This final will make up 20% of your SEMESTER grade.
Other Information
Cheating
Completing another students’ assignment or allowing them to complete your assignment will be considered cheating. Please do not ask me to complete any parts of your assignments. I will be more than happy to help you by giving suggestions, working out ideas, and demonstrating media processes. However, your final project should be solely your work, utilizing your own talents and abilities.
Absences
You are responsible for completing any and all missed work and for ensuring that your progress in the class does not lag behind the rest of the students.
*Please see your Student Handbook for district and building policies and procedures.
Class Calendar:
