Concentration: This is a 1/2 credit elective course designed to expose the student to various processes, techniques and methods related to crafts. The student will not only explore art history as it relates to various crafts and cultures, but will also learn the process used to create different crafts. A variety of media will be used and combined to create projects. Areas such as mask making, sculpture, stained glass, mosaics, leather craft, jewelry, printing, and wood will be covered.
Prerequisite: Studio in Art
Class Expectations:
Come to class ON TIME, prepared with pencil and good attitude.
3 Lates = lunch detention, call home
5 Lates = after school detention, call home
Leave cell phone and ipod in locker or in classroom basket.
1st offense: warning, 2nd: lunch detention, 3rd: after school detention, call home
Participate in all critiques and class discussions, they are considered heavily in grading.
Give 100% creativity…NO SLACKING!
Projects are due ON TIME! And must demonstrate your understanding of the assignment as well as all accompanying work (sketches, planning, evaluations…etc.)
Finish all projects with 100% effort; polished, neat, and complete.
Clean up after yourself…Mrs. C. Sawyer is not your maid!
Grading:
It’s not just the end product that counts!!
60% Projects (grading rubric will be provided for each project)
25% Effort/Concepts
15% Participation/Critiques/Self-Evaluations
Projects:
The projects focus on traditional crafts, especially cultural arts and crafts as well as more modern themes like recycling and useable art. Projects include altered books, jewelry, basket making, wood burning, among other crafty inspirations that arise during the year.
Extra credit is available at any time by bringing in such items as newspaper, magazines, sturdy cardboard, clean white sheets, paper towel rolls, plastic containers, and various household items.