Welcome to Sculpture!

Mrs. Monks
mmonks@branford.k12.ct.us

Project work / Portfolio (60%): You will be responsible for producing works of art that will demonstrate your understanding of a variety of techniques in ceramics. Self-expression, craftsmanship, and creativity will be developed and assessed. Your portfolio will also include digital images of your work. Class participation is a part of this grade. If you are not participating in class it will reflect in your workmanship and portfolio.

Classroom Management (20%): Listening and contributing to the class - vital to the creative process. Maintaining a clean, safe classroom. ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES!

• All students are expected to follow BHS attendance and behavioral policies. 2 Cuts = Withheld Credit, 13 Absences = Withheld Credit, 6 Tardies = Withheld Credit.


• RESPECT! You are expected to respect your teacher, each other and each others artwork. Also, you will be responsible for any equipment you use in or out of class. Please respect the equipment so all students can benefit. Please notify me immediately if equipment fails to work properly.


• Cell phones: Keep them on silent – If I see or hear them they will be taken and held until the end of class.


• Food/Drinks: Food is NOT allowed in Ceramic/Sculpture room! Drinks are allowed ONLY if they are capped and will not spill or leak if they are knocked over.


• Bottom Line: You are in my class to use your imagination to create high quality art by employing your ideas, thoughts, feelings, creations, personal taste and style.

Sketchbook/Project Evaluation Forms (20%): Everyone is expected to have sketchbook for drawing ideas, writing reflections, homework and notes. Project Evaluation forms are to be filled out at the completion of each project.

Sculpture Projects for the Semester:

• Wire Sculpture – Linear and Form


• Andy Goldsworthy Sculpture - Found Objects


• Mold Making


• Duct Tape/Packaging Tape Sculpture


• Alexander Calder Mobile


• Clay Ocarina Whistles


• Paper Sculpture and/or Metal Sculpture


• Papier Mache Sculpture Masks


• Soap Carving and/or Plaster Carving


• Final Exam Project