Expectations

     In this studio course students will learn the basic visual language of sculpture. Students will experience a variety of materials and techniques as they learn the basic elements of three - dimensional design. The class is organized around a series of projects designed to give students the experience of working various materials in three dimensions, and encourage students to express their own experiences through sculpture. The basic concepts of form and space will be explored through hands on activities involving media such as wire, string, paper, cardboard, wood, modeling clay, plaster, plastic, metals, and found objects. Class critiques as well as the study of past and contemporary artists and trends will be an important part of this course.

Attendance / Lateness
      Be sure to review the school’s attendance policy as written in the Handbook for Students and Parents. Any unauthorized absence from class will exclude you from participation in co - curricular activities that school day. If you are late to class, make sure that you arrive with a pass. It is your responsibility to sign in on a page of the Sculpture room late book if you arrive after attendance has been taken. In the event that I am absent, I expect that you will conduct yourself in the same manner as when I am present.

Show Reviews
     It is not always possible for the entire class to visit certain museums and gallery spaces because of the size of the class and time constraints. It is the policy of the Art Department at CCHS to have students visit at least two gallery shows / exhibits on their own and write reviews of them. Other reviews may be written based on field trips, guest lecturers, or even internet research. You will be provided with more information on this topic on a separate sheet.

Make Up Work
     If a show review is not turned in on time it will be graded down one level for each day that it is late. For example: A to A- to B+. If you miss a deadline due to an excused absence, you will not be penalized but must turn in the assignment the next day we meet. Students who are out for an extended period due to excused absence will be given one week to turn in assignments and make up missed class work.

Grading
The Art Department has developed an assessment procedure that is common to all art classes at CCHS. You will be given a copy of the Art Department Assessment Procedures. The criteria for evaluation will be broken down as follows:

Production ( major projects, craftsmanship, expression ) 70%
Perception and Reflection ( written work, self evaluations, critiques ) 10%
Approach to work ( effort, attendance, participation ) 20%

All Sculpture classes are semester classes. There will be no written mid-year or final exams, however students will be required to attend a final class critique at the end of each quarter. Your attendance and participation at each critique is mandatory.