Thoughts for Next Semster

1st Semester almost over, a wonderful 1st group at the high school. I will be sorry to see them go...

1. Using only Low Fire will streamline all production :-)
2. Students MUST have small sketchbook... 1st Grade
3. Each class take notes and draw in order to record requirements and build repertoire of designs... 
4. Intro in depth Elements/Principles/Style/Subject Matter
5. Set up Resources and get them in the habit of Drawing and brainstorming ideas like the middle school
6. No Participation Grade... Each work graded on 3 c's
7. Setting up Blogs only 3 tabs 1)Home Reflections 2)Inspiration and tutorials 3)About the Artist- Statement
8. Every class period drawings with Line and shape will be done along with note taking

1st term projects will include:

Surface Design, Form & Function

pinch pot & coils: mini containers focussing on lid possibilities and vessels using anatomy of form.

Slabs: Form and Function

Slab slump or hump small dishes/bowls... 
slow drying texture and added relief
Shape and more Shape...Creating an outer shape, 
Function: medallion, pendant? Small dish?
Stenciling on a geometric Shape with Engobes/underglaze... 
Sgraffito Readia Balance with Engobes

Create New Folder with SHARE can edit on Google Docs

Create Binder in Office of Handouts etc....

Things to do:

• Curriculum Map
• Syllabus