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Grades 9-12
Course length: one semester
Instructor: Mr. Clagett
303 982-5069
mclagett@jeffco.k12.co.us
 
Ceramics 
Beginner level I = "Principles of Manuf: Ceramics" 
Intermediate level II = "Ceramics for Industry 1"
Advanced level III = "Ceramics for Industry 2"
Independent Study 

Students may progress one level per semester and with instructor permission be admitted to the advanced and independent levels.
This course is for students who want to explore the art medium of clay. Experiences in the studio are meant to build confidence in knowledge and comprehension, critical analysis and reflection, making connections and transference to the real world, and of course the invention/creative aspect of making artworks!
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Studio Policies for Fall 2021 
Policies F21

Course Sylabus for Beginning level -
Begin Fall 2021
Course Sylabus for Intermediate level - 
​Interm Fall 2021
Course Sylabus for Advanced level - 
Adv Fall 2021

Grading Criteria -
Clay Grading Criteria

​Open Studio !
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2:30 - 4 pm. Covid guidelines will apply for open studio time.   Ceramics/Jewelry/Sculpture room A301 is for any student, parent, or staff member who wants to be creative and make stuff. Enrollment in a class not necessary, but EHS student/family only. ​Open Studio times starting in August 2021.

Covid guidelines for clay studios/education:
Students will help maintain a safe and healthy studio, practice social distancing, avoid sharing tools and equipment unless disinfected.
Adopted strategies include:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gb5e963xlRYTHQZkLR6e63SYxO2nVb-Fw4a9CUSL4B8/edit

https://www.brackers.com/clay-yes-covid-no-safety-in-the-ceramics-studio/?mc_cid=7a5dcd0a5c&mc_eid=7d8ad7bc15,
​Clagett's Google Classroom codes Fall 2021
For the fall semester 2021, some assignments will continue to use the google classroom format. Students should sign in to google classroom with the class code below. 
Per 1 Ceramics (all levels): 

Per 2 Ceramics (all levels): 
Per 3 Ceramics (all levels): 

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After the first week of classes students entering AP 3D Studio, Ceramics, and Jewelry need to contact Mr. Clagett through email to be included in the class. mclagett@jeffco.k12.co.us
Picture
Ceramics Projects and Examples
Clay Artist Studies
​Clay Sketchbook

Great Video Links!
Wheel Throwing:

Pottery wheel throwing cylinders with Simon Leach - www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU-VE1wnRGw
Adam Field (great instruction on wheel throwing hand placement) -  www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy3QaDn8xI4
Bill VanGilder throwing vases with marbled clay - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG0T26SxbzI&feature=emb_title
"Jon the Potter"  trimming pieces on the wheel
 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBHL-h8z-ko&ab_channel=Jonthepotter
 

Handbuilding:
​Stiff Slab Vase tutorial
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVRkHQuYNVs
Bas Relief Tile tutorial
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpfQ3jc0d24