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Sincerely,
Jenifer Domino
Friday, June 12
Stay safe and remain cautious; see you in the fall!
You did a wonderful job with all of the changes we went through this year and I’m proud of you. Please keep in mind that you still need to be mindful and cautious throughout the summer.
Virtual Office Hours:
8:00am – 3:00pm. Monday -Friday
Quick Response, Monday- Thursday, 1pm – 3pm
Monday, June 8 – June 11
Watch the for Screencast for Week 12
The Gist:
Objective: Complete and turn in make up work for this class from weeks 5 through 11. If you are already caught up with everything, answer the survey, and then enjoy your summer break in a responsible manner. Try your best to be safe!
Activity:
- Answer the survey questions.
- Go back through the assignments and turn in missing assignments starting with week 5 and up through week 11.
Monday, June 1 – June 5
Watch the Screencast for Week 11
The Gist:
This week’s art topic is inspired by Saturday’s current event in which SpaceX and NASA successfully launch two astronauts into space from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, is an engineer, industrial designer and technology entrepreneur. His company goals include all kinds of interesting things like reducing global warming through sustainable energy and lessening the risk of human extinction by establishing a human colony on Mars. That’s a pretty big goal, but what if it can be accomplished? That is this week’s challenge, your task is to imagine what life on Mars would look like if it were colonized.
Tuesday, May 26 – May 29
The Gist:
Watch the Screencast for Week 10
Objective: Artworks can reflect and record meaningful activities from everyday life. Show me how “Life is good!” from your point of view this week.
I’m putting this lesson out early because I think, and hope, we will all be celebrating in some way this weekend. Maybe you will be celebrating: the completion of a test, nearing graduation, Eid al-Fitr, a birthday, Memorial Day or simply relaxing. Take a good look around as you safely and responsibly celebrate this weekend, because your task is to report back to me in the form of a drawing, painting, collage OR a photograph with artful evidence that “Life is Good”.
Monday, May 18 – May 21,
Last week for “Seniors” – Congratulations, you made it & we are all proud of you!
The Gist:
(A full explaination can be found in Google Classroom.)
Objective:
Draw, paint or collage a personal roadmap of success to this point in your high school career and beyond. Place road signs along the road describing your accomplishments and goals; use each added road signs to produce visual rhythm. Show us how you have rolled out success and/or how you plan to roll out success!
Activity:
- Jot down a few notes about your achievements throughout high school to this point and your future goals before you begin.
- Start out by drawing a road, wider at the bottom of the page-smaller at the top of the page (the lines could converge at the top).
- Add signs and symbols in a repetitive manner to visually express your achievements and goals.
- Have Fun with this!
Monday, May 11 – May 15: The Gist
(A full explaination can be found in Google Classroom.)
Objective: In the form of a sketch, plan a clay tile that demonstrates radial balance. The outside edge of your tile can be shaped like a circle or a square, also it can be enhanced with color if you choose.
Activity:
- Watch this demonstration video on Radial symmetry especially if you need help getting started with ideas for this project. This is only one way to start. Use your computer for more ideas if you like.
- DO NOT COPY & PASTE WORK FROM THE INTERNET OR EACH OTHER AND TURN IT IN-YOU MUST DRAW OUT YOUR OWN IDEAS!
- Work time tips:
-Map out a circle about 6” x 6 “ or a square on a piece of paper
-Divide the circle/paper in ½ horizontally & vertically
-Start your design at the center with a very small circle
-Build your design off of the centermost circle as seen in the video
Monday, May 4 – May 8: The Gist
(A full explaination can be found in Google Classroom.)
Objective: Make a collagraph plate in low relief (Collage) that demonstrates a simulated or invented texture.
Activity:
Watch the demonstration video to learn how to make a collagraph plate. I chose this video because it shows you how to use scissors to cut out shapes from cardboard. Use scissors only – do not use knives for this project. Scissors workout great and no one gets hurt! Our theme is simulated texture or invented texture, in the video the theme is music.
In our class we will not be printing with our collagraph plate (collage), in this case the plate is the final artwork. Once your design is finished, cover it with one unifying color- I recommend kitchen foil. Cover your collagraph with a piece of kitchen foil (if you have it) to give it one unified color and tack the foil in place with a small amount of glue, or you could paint it. Try to unify the work’s outer surface.
Tuesday, April 28 – May 1: The Gist
Watch the following demonstration video to see how to cut shapes out from the center of a paper sheet, and then place it in the correct place to create a mirror image (if that is which direction you wish to work in). Keep this simple – use scissors only – do not use knives for this project. Scissors workout great and no one gets hurt! Of course, there are full directions in our Google Classroom Slideshow including examples from the masters and student examples.
Monday, April 27 Review:
Since we are all still trying to understand and digest the new requirements for virtual learning I think it’s a good idea to review the material. For homework please re-read the district memo in regard to credit requirements for each class (condensed high school version below),
Students who chose to:
-Engage in 75% of remote lessons and hangouts & earn a 75% or higher score on submitted assignments per class can still earn an “A” grade for this class. (Option 1, I hope you all strive for this option/target)
-Engage in 60-74% of remote lessons and hangouts & a passing grade on 60-74% of assignments per class can earn a “G” grade for this class. (Option 2)
-Engage in less than 60% of remote lessons and hangouts & earn a passing grade on less than 60% of assignments will receive no credit. (Option 3)
Or …
You can follow the complete plan, a summary of how the plan impacts elementary, middle and high school students, along with grading criteria for each grade level can be found at:
https://dearbornschools.org/services/dearborn-public-schools-continuity-of-learning-plan/
Friday, April 24
Reminder, there are 2 things due this week for full credit:
1. A check-in, which for this class is the attendance in a meet/hangout and an exit ticket.
2. The Assignment piece, which demonstrate engagement, create an artwork with a focus on organic/geometric shapes.
Thank you to all who participated in a professional manner during the Google Hangouts.
Tuesday, April 21
Thanks to all of you that attended our first Google Meet/Hangout yesterday! Most of you followed the rules of etiquette expected and communicated by DPS and DHS. Remember that these are recorded meetings, please be mindful about that in the future if you wish to receive full credit for participation. If you were one of the few people that missed our meeting today, no worries, you can make it up on Wednesday. If for some reason you do not have access to a computer during our scheduled meeting time, consider using your phone for the meet – you might have to download the app first but it will work.
My office hours are extended this week if you need help; next week they will return to the regular school day hours or until 3:30 pm daily.
See you Wednesday : D
Monday, April 20
Starting today & moving forward the class work counts!
We will Meet/Hangout today based on the schedule that Mr. Martin sent out to us. I copied it and pasted it at the top of your email, the one I sent out yesterday. If you did not get an email yesterday then follow this link it will take you to the email.
I will see you in Google Meet/Hangout soon for this class. Remember you will not be able to join until I open it up.
Sunday, April 19
Look for an email from me about the upcoming changes that start tomorrow for our class on Monday, April 20th, or follow the link here.
Friday, April 17
DPS is still hashing out details for the new remote learning plan, but I can tell you to plan for a Google Meet with me on Monday/Wednesday afternoons (hours 1, 2 & 3)- the time schedule for this meeting is listed/scheduled by hour and Mr. Martin will be sharing the schedule with you soon.
Please review the DPS Guide below before we meet; I copied and pasted it from the district document for your view.
Google Meet/Hangout Etiquette Guide for Students:
Take a Look at your video BEFORE joining the Hangout. Make sure that everything in the video (especially the background) is appropriate.
When you enter the Meet/Hangout, mute yourself (If you are already not muted.)
When you have a question, type in the textbox and wait for your teacher to call on you.
When you have something to contribute to what is being said, but it is not your turn, use the chat feature in the right-hand corner.
Wait for the teacher to call on you to unmute yourself.
Only one student should contribute/talk at a time
Look into the camera when you are talking.
Stay attentive. Pay attention to your teacher or other students who are speaking.
Student directions to Join the Ceramics Meet on Monday/Wednesday:
* The nickname for your class is posted on the google classroom stream page
1. In a web browser, enter https://meet.google.com.
2. Click Join the class meeting.
3. Enter the nickname/code.
4. Follow my expectation of gracious professionalism & the DPS Etiquette Guide above
5. Once you are in we can: Enjoy reconnecting face to face, ask questions in an orderly fashion, hopefully answer all/most of your questions, and preview the week’s work together. SEE YOU SOON!
P.S. Help me get everyone on board with this – if you know any holdout students tell them to join now-it’s urgent.
Thursday, April 16
They have started detailing the DPS plan for moving forward with virtual learning since the stay home order has been extended. I’ll keep you posted as the situation evolves…it’s evolving over the next 2-3 days at least. One sure thing that evolved so far from yesterday is that student work is going to count-they are still working out the details on what that will look like. Another important detail-especially for seniors and juniors, if at all possible you want to earn a grade for your transcripts vs. credit only for the class. To earn a grade you must participate, and turn in work (your own work). If you need a chromebook please email me or your counselor at the school to find out about availability. I’ll keep you posted as I learn new information.
Is there any chance that you know a person in our class that is not participating in online virtual learning yet? Why not? Please encourage them to participate. DPS is trying to identify every family that is having difficulty with internet access and families that need additional tech devices. Can you help me get the word out to those who are not participating due to lack of technology? They should email me so that I can direct their information to support staff.
Let’s not forget the many great benefits for staying engaged in learning during this time period: 1. This will keep your mind sharp, active and prevent academic slide; 2.The activities and practice with Google Classroom will help us stay connected through learning; 3.It’s the best way to keep up a healthy routine/schedule at this time; and 4.We are following (in compliance with) the directives/guidance set for us by the state.
Just getting started with virtual learning: Join google classroom to participate in Intro. to 2-D Design; view the weekly slideshow for the enrichment activities and pace. For now nothing will be marked late- I had to set a due date for each lesson (this could change based on future directives). Don’t hesitate to email me with questions; I’ll do my best to help out. Try to contact me through email or google classroom during regular school hours, but I’ll try to respond to questions in the early evening hours as much as possible. There are many helpful tips on this blog as well – just scroll down for useful tips.
Please continue to stay home, stay safe (social distance & wash your hands frequently), and be part of the solution to save lives.
Remember –I’m counting on you! Mrs. Domino
Wednesday, April 15
I”m in scheduled meetings for a huge chunk of the day today and a little tomorrow; my guess is that they will start detailing the DPS plan for moving forward with virtual learning since the stay home order has been extended. I’ll keep you posted as the situation evolves…it’s evolving over the next 2-3 days at least.
Is there any chance that you know a person in our class that is not participating in online virtual learning yet? Why not? Please encourage them to participate. DPS is trying to identify every family that is having difficulty with internet access and families that need additional tech devices. Can you help me get the word out to those who are not participating due to lack of technology? They should email me so that I can direct their information to support staff.
Let’s not forget the many great benefits for staying engaged in learning during this time period: 1. This will keep your mind sharp, active and prevent academic slide; 2.The activities and practice with Google Classroom will help us stay connected through learning; 3.It’s the best way to keep up a healthy routine/schedule at this time; and 4.We are following (in compliance with) the directives/guidance set for us by the state.
Just getting started with virtual learning: Join google classroom to participate in Intro. to 2-D Design; view the weekly slideshow for the enrichment activities and pace. For now nothing will be marked late- I had to set a due date for each lesson (this could change based on future directives). Don’t hesitate to email me with questions; I’ll do my best to help out. Try to contact me through email or google classroom during regular school hours, but I’ll try to respond to questions in the early evening hours as much as possible. There are many helpful tips on this blog as well – just scroll down for useful tips.
Please continue to stay home, stay safe (social distance & wash your hands frequently), and be part of the solution to save lives.
Remember –I’m counting on you! Mrs. Domino
Tuesday, April 14
Is there any chance that you know a person in our class that is not participating in online virtual learning yet? Why not? Please encourage them to participate. DPS is trying to identify every family that is having difficulty with internet access and families that need additional tech devices. Can you help me get the word out to those who are not participating due to lack of technology? They should email me so that I can direct their information to support staff.
Let’s not forget the many great benefits for staying engaged in learning during this time period: 1. This will keep your mind sharp, active and prevent academic slide; 2.The activities and practice with Google Classroom will help us stay connected through learning; 3.It’s the best way to keep up a healthy routine/schedule at this time; and 4.We are following (in compliance with) the directives/guidance set for us by the state.
Just getting started with virtual learning: Join google classroom to participate in Intro. to 2-D Design; view the weekly slideshow for the enrichment activities and pace. For now nothing will be marked late- I had to set a due date for each lesson (this could change based on future directives). Don’t hesitate to email me with questions; I’ll do my best to help out. Try to contact me through email or google classroom during regular school hours, but I’ll try to respond to questions in the early evening hours as much as possible. There are many helpful tips on this blog as well – just scroll down for useful tips.
Please continue to stay home, stay safe (social distance & wash your hands frequently), and be part of the solution to save lives.
Remember –I’m counting on you! Mrs. Domino
Monday, April 13
Welcome back : D
I hope you are energized and ready to get back in the swing of virtual learning this week and through April 30 (so far). I’m trying too as well. If you are a student who turned things in over the break, I’ll be looking at those items today and maybe tomorrow.
Let’s not forget the many great benefits for staying engaged in learning during this time period: 1. This will keep your mind sharp, active and prevent academic slide; 2.The activities and practice with Google Classroom will help us stay connected through learning; 3.It’s the best way to keep up a healthy routine/schedule at this time; and 4.We are following (in compliance with) the directives/guidance set for us by the state.
Just getting started with virtual learning: Join google classroom to participate in Ceramics class; view the weekly slideshow for the enrichment activities and pace. For now nothing will be marked late- I had to set a due date for each lesson (this could change based on future directives). Don’t hesitate to email me with questions; I’ll do my best to help out. Try to contact me through email or google classroom during regular school hours, but I’ll try to respond to questions in the early evening hours as much as possible. There are many helpful tips on this blog as well – just scroll down for useful tips.
Please continue to stay home, stay safe (social distance & wash your hands frequently), and be part of the solution to save lives.
Remember –I’m counting on you! Mrs. Domino
Enjoy Spring Break!
Friday, April 3
As you know, we will be going on “Spring Break” next week. Teachers have been asked by administration to refrain from work during this time.
So, if you are a student that needs help with something –please email me before Friday, April 3, 3:30 pm, so that I can advise you/help you with questions.
If you are joining our class in google classroom late for any reason (which you do not have to explain), you can still join and do all the work. I will give feedback after the break.
If you are a student that has been keeping up all along or have caught up with the work- you are all set until we return & thank you for sticking with it!
Please continue to stay home, stay safe (social distance & wash your hands frequently), and be part of the solution to save lives.
Thank you to all of our families doing their part by complying with the stay-at-home order and for encouraging your learners to work virtually from home. Additionally, I want to thank our families that act as first responders in: health care, law enforcement, food provision, energy, water/waste public works, defense, communication, community government and everyone in the Dearborn Public Schools learning community.
Stay safe!
Thursday, April 2
* If you joined us late for any reason, all assignments are posted in Google Classroom for this class, it’s not too late to join. Use the code for your hour sent out to you through email on March 16, 2020 or email me for the code.*
Please keep the class work coming in through google classroom. This week’s theme is “Virtual Field Trips” – follow the links in the slideshow to various art museums in the United States and beyond. Enjoy!
As difficult as it may seem, please continue to social distance – if you find yourself getting discouraged check out this free course put out by Yale University -The Happiness Lab. They have a session called Finding Happiness During COVID-19 Pandemic-it looks like it’s worth checking out…I checked out some of it…it’s good stuff!
Did you know? A white ribbon is a salute to medical professionals on the frontline of COVID-19 – I noticed a bunch of white ribbons popping up in my neighborhood while walking the dogs yesterday. So- I joined in on the salute. Here’s what I did: I used (30 sheets) typing/printer paper, then I arranged the shape of a ribbon on the floor, taped it together-on the back side. Then I trimmed the rough edges and it was ready to hang. You could make a smaller ribbon, but I made one the length of the door since we have plenty of typing paper.
Also -this is still such a cute MEME
Wednesday, April 1
Don’t forget…
Tuesday, March 31
Please keep the class work coming in through google classroom. This week’s theme is “Virtual Field Trips” – follow the links in the slideshow to various art museums in the United States and beyond. Enjoy!
As difficult as it may seem, please continue to social distance – if you find yourself getting discouraged check out this free course put out by Yale University -The Happiness Lab. They have a session called Finding Happiness During COVID-19 Pandemic-it looks worth checking out…I checked out some of it…it’s good stuff!
Also -this is still such a cute MEME
Monday, March 30
Please keep the class work coming in and continue to social distance – if you find yourself getting discouraged check out this free course put out by Yale University -The Happiness Lab. They have a session called Finding Happiness During COVID-19 Pandemic-it looks worth checking out…I checked out some of it…it’s good stuff!
Also -this is such a cute MEME
It’s the Weekend – Turn in your work for feedback!
Friday, March 27th:
Happy Friday!
Hopefully you have noticed a pattern in the work we are/have been doing on virtual learning in Google Classroom. The pattern is: To start with, each week is in bold and identified with the date. Below the date are icons that describe -The slideshow which is a tool that mirrors our smart board or chalk board in class. The slideshow contains objectives, activities, links to concepts and describes the assignments and due dates. The assignment icons are also located under the date-it is the place where the assignments are turned in/uploaded.
Please continue to social distance – if you find yourself getting discouraged check out this free course put out by Yale University -The Happiness Lab. They have a session called Finding Happiness During COVID-19 Pandemic-it looks worth checking out…I checked out some of it…it’s good stuff!
Weekend thoughts: Stay Home, Stop the Spread, Save Lives
Please remember some of the great benefits for staying engaged in learning during this time period: 1. This will keep your mind sharp, active and prevent academic slide; 2.The activities and practice with Google Classroom will help us stay connected through learning; 3.It’s the best way to keep up a healthy routine/schedule at this time; and 4.We are following (in compliance with) the directives/guidance set for us by the state.
Did you know?…
DPS offers a COVID -19 Emotional Support Hotline, available Monday -Friday between 8am -4 pm
DPS is offering an emotional support hotline in order to provide support to students/families who are experiencing anxiety, fear and stress in this time of crisis. Families contacting the hotline by phone or email will receive follow up contact by a school counselor, social worker or psychologist.
Families can contact the hotline at: 313-827-8500 or by email at: dss@dearbornschools.org Please Call 911 in the event of an emergency
Thursday, March 26th:
Thurs/Fri: We will wrap up the week with a few lessons from Khan Academy, those lessons will act like a bridge into next week’s lesson.
Let’s not forget the many great benefits for staying engaged in learning during this time period: 1. This will keep your mind sharp, active and prevent academic slide; 2.The activities and practice with Google Classroom will help us stay connected through learning; 3.It’s the best way to keep up a healthy routine/schedule at this time; and 4.We are following (in compliance with) the directives/guidance set for us by the state.
Remember –I’m counting on you! Mrs. Domino
P. S. If you are joining us now-be sure to check out the tips for getting documents and pictures uploaded into google classroom in the March 23rd post.
Wednesday, March 25th:
Keep up the good work! Practice and exploring possibilities is the main form of refinement in all areas of art, that’s why you have a few days to play with the final trompe l’ oeil design plan -plus I’d give you some time at school too. We will wrap up the week with a few lessons from Khan Academy, those lessons will act like a bridge into next week’s lesson.
Reminder: Grading is being used for feedback only-if you see a numerical score in the book it DOES NOT count against or toward your grade. Please read the comments for an explanation of the score.
HOW TO -Upload a Picture or a Document: Several students are still struggling with uploading work in the assignment, please read the tips found on the “Stream” tab found in google classroom.
Tuesday, March 24th
Keep up the good work! Practice and exploring possibilities is the main form of refinement in all areas of art, that’s why you have a few days to play with the final trompe l’ oeil design plan -plus I’d give you some time at school too. We will wrap up the week with a few lessons from Khan Academy, those lessons will act like a bridge into next week’s lesson.
Reminder: Grading is being used for feedback only-if you see a numerical score in the book it DOES NOT count against or toward your grade. Please read the comments for an explanation of the score.
Monday, March 23
Good Morning Pioneers!
I hope you and your family watched Mr. Martins’s video updating us on the status of our current situation. If you did, you know that we are going to provide you with learning enrichment opportunities that are not graded. Why, you may ask? There are many great reasons: 1.This will keep your mind sharp, active and prevent academic slide; 2.The activities and practice with Google Classroom will help us stay connected through learning; 3.It’s the best way to keep up a healthy routine/schedule at this time; and 4.We are following (in compliance with) the directives/guidance set for us by the state.
Moving forward-all of the Art Enrichment objectives, activities and assignments, which I would like to call Art Enchantments, can be found in Google Classroom. If you joined last week –keep doing what you are doing. If you are joining this week, refer to the notes below, it should help your progress.
Time is running out to pick up a Chromebook-the last day to borrow/pick up a Chromebook from school has been changed to Today, March 23rd.
If you are just joining us now…below is a look at last week in a nutshell:
Students were invited to join Google Classroom-please join : )
Go to google classroom through your DPS email and select the + to join our class. Use the code that I shared with you located at the bottom of the email sent out on 3/16 & 3/18. When you are in you have completed step #1.
Step #2 click on CLASSWORK; once you are in classwork you will notice headings such as: Check In, and 3/16 – 3/20 (Week one). Under each heading you will find directions. Under the heading 3/16-3/20 you will find –Week 1 Slide Show- think of the slideshow as the white board in our classroom, I organized this by day but you can move along as quickly as you like. It is the overview of activities for the week – click on the slideshow and preview the week. Underneath the Slide Show you will find the assignments. If you are new to google classroom (like I am), you will need to upload your assignment from your Google Docs or Drive, where you save your work. To do this: click on the assignment you want to turn in, then click on add attachment at the bottom. From there select drive if you have already started a google doc to attach it, if not then click on doc to create a new document to write your response. Once the work is done click Submit/turn In -to turn in the assignment. If you want to upload a picture, save it to your google drive and follow the drive instructions above.
March 20th:
I miss seeing you all and very much look forward to returning to school sooner than later. I’m counting on you to make good choices: social distance, hand wash, help out at home, and be kind to your family. I am very proud of each of you because you’re doing such a great job stepping up to our new learning challenges.
One of my challenges has been to reach every one of my students. There are a small number students who have not yet joined our class. Perhaps they share a computer with siblings, have had technical difficulties with wifi or have not checked their email or our blog. I still want you to join- it’s not too late.
If you have not joined yet, you will need a code based on your class/hour to have access to virtual learning; email me for the code if you need it, so that I can share it with you. The code is also located in the emails sent out earlier this week.
My email is dominoj@dearbornschools.org
March 19th: Happy Spring- today marks the Spring Equinox at 11:49 pm
Hope you are all well and able to navigate through all of your classes easily! Just a reminder that my email is domino@dearbornschools.org if you have any questions.
Thought of the day: Working together in moving forward on virtual learning -We can do it!
March 18th:
Many of you are moving forward with the virtual learning for this class-and that’s Awesome! For those of you that have not yet joined, the objectives and activities will be found in Google Classroom based on your class hour. You will need a code for your hour to have access to virtual learning; email me for the code if you need it, so that I can share it with you. My email is dominoj@dearbornschools.org
The theme for this week’s art work is: Zentangle
Below 3/17 -Late last night as some assignments trickled in:
A comment was placed in the gradebook under Virtual Learning Check In for each student today. For many students the comment simply read –Thank you; OR Another comment was – I noticed you joined our google classroom, I’m concerned because you have not responded yet; OR I have identified you as a student that has not checked in-please visit iBlog
If you are able to respond, please do so. If you need help navigating the system, post a comment in Google Classroom or email me at domino@dearbornschools.org
Please check in; I have been asked to turn in the names of the students who are not responding to my communications.
*You must be logged into your DPS email to access Google Classroom*
March 17th: Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
*You must be logged into your DPS email to access Google Classroom*
Virtual learning is up for this class. Objectives and activities can be found in Google Classroom based on your class hour. Remember that you must be logged into your DPS(Dearborn Public School) email to have access to Google classroom. You will need a code for your hour to have access to virtual learning; it was sent out in the form of a mass email yesterday. If you did not get the code through the mass email yesterday, please email me today so that I can re-share the code with you.
Also-I want to thank you for your cooperation during this time of adjustment and as we move towards discovering new ways of working together in the learning process.
The theme for this week’s art work is: Trompe L’ Oeil
Leprechaun handing you a clover flower for good luck!
*You must be logged into your DPS email to access Google Classroom*
March 16th:
Today virtual learning will be made available to you for this class. Objectives and activities will be found in Google Classroom based on your class hour. You will need a code for your hour to have access to virtual learning; it will be sent to you in the form of a mass email today.
The theme for this week’s work: Trompe L’ Oeil
Over the weekend:
Working on it; it’s all new to me…
Friday 13th:
During the school closure all students enrolled in my classes will receive and complete assignments posted at google classroom. I will be sending a classroom code based on the hour/class you attend. Please be patient, this may be operational on Monday or Tuesday.
March 9th-13th (Students: 1/2 day Friday 13th)
3/13/20 Due to online learning for the next few weeks please check this blog for directives.
This week is all about glazing. Also- we are planning out a whimsical character design that will surprise its viewers with movement.
Students have been instructed to check this blog if the situation of online learning is required for this class.
March 2 – 6 (Friday is the end of the card marking)
The outer surfaces of form #2 is being developed – I expect this to run into the middle of next week. Several students are in re-do mode but they MUST be careful not to allow clay dust in the air as it could ruin the other student’s glaze work.
Missing work for this card marking will be replaced with a 0. All late work should be turned in ASAP-Reminder NO late work is accepted in the final card marking.
February 2/24-28
The forms are getting graded and fired this week! Additionally we are making surface plans for the forms which includes a review of color theory.
Enjoy Winter Break 2/17-21
Planner cover designs are due when we return from winter break, hope some of you choose to participate/join the competition. Larger clay forms will dry over the week for safe firing when we return.
February 10th-14th: Enjoy Winter Break 2/17-21
This week students will discover what happens to glaze after it comes out of the kiln. Good times!!
February 4th-7th: Reminder: Late Start Wednesday
This week we will begin an elaborated slab project; mindfulness of the various stages of the clay’s malleability will be the key to success for this portion of the project.
January 27th-31st:
This week we will produce a simple slab form and learn about a few ways to alter both the outer surface and the overall form. At the weeks end students will plan an elaborated slab project in sketch form.
January 20th -24th: (No school Mon. 20th & 1/2 days on Tues. the 21st & Wed. the 22nd)
Welcome to Ceramics!
Welcome to the start of semester two for school year 2019-2020! This week we will have introductions, assign storage, review the phone policy, assign storage, discuss safety procedures, and behavioral expectations. We will experience clay properties and surface textures to start off the semester. If you were wondering if it gets dusty in ceramics…the answer is YES; you may want to bring in an old shirt or a smock/apron to protect your clothes from gathering dust.
Students, parents and guardians are encouraged to follow the tabs Behavioral Expectations and Course Offerings to locate class descriptions and link to Course Syllabi. In fact, printing the behavioral expectations and acquiring a parent/guardian signature on it is the first homework assignment.
Please note that for each art course offering a $5.00 fee is expected to be paid during the first 10 days of school. Supplies are provided, however if your learner wants to use alternate supplies they can, simply purchase all materials needed prior to each assignment.
Let’s make it a GREAT Semester!
January 13th-17th – Finish Strong!
All students are preparing a review sheet for the final exam. If the review sheet is written out in the students own handwriting and 100% complete -it can be used on the final.
Also- Turn in the Planner Cover Design by Friday for full credit!
Won’t be in Monday or Tuesday – follow the link to find the review sheet – http://doc01609920200113105732
January 6th-10th
Last week before finals -get everything caught up and turned in.
December 21st -January 5th Winter Break
Wishing all of our families a JOYOUS & SAFE holiday season!
December 16th- 20th
Students will wrap up the winter sculpture project and reset the room before break. Also- we will start brainstorming ideas on paper for next year’s planner cover.
December 9th- 14th
Students are working with coil construction this week and some are further developing the surface of their cube design.
December 2nd- 6th
The students will make aesthetic choices about how to complete their cube; they will choose media, color scheme, and further select principles of design to ensure success of their final product.
November 18th-26th – Thanksgiving Break
The majority of the thematic cubes are completed and now it is time to consider surface. It would be impossible to cover surface without considering color theory, color schemes, and paint vs. glaze -all of which will be reviewed and practiced prior to applying a final surface design.
November 11th-15th – Friday marks the end of the 2nd card marking
Thematic cube progress -the form is due Friday. Several students had difficulty maintaining moisture in their slabs and had to remake sections of the cube. Other students are in the final assembly, opening of the lid and refinement stages of the form.
November 4th-8th – No school Tuesday for students
Students are in the construction stages of building a thematic cube. They are encouraged to pay careful attention to craftsmanship and maintain moisture control over the slabs.
October 21st -25th
Students are focused on the low relief design work this week. They have to properly join applique’ onto all sides of the cube and plan for a surprise element on the interior of the cube as well.
October 21st -25th
All sides of the cube should be unified in form and in surface design, that will require a solid action plan. Once the plan is mapped out students are free to begin making slabs and adding designs in low relief.
October 14th -18th
Students will plan a thematic cube design to be made out of clay using the slab construction process. This week will consist of planning an individual cube design and teaming with a peer to create a “collaborative” woven basket for the upcoming fundraiser “Empty Bowls”.
October 7th-11th: Students have a 1/2 day Friday 10/11
Students are assembling their glazed mosaics, grouting mosaics, glazing pumpkins and reflecting on the results/outcomes.
Looking ahead, next week is parent teacher conferences.
September 30th – October 4th
Students are getting a true studio experience; they have several art works in progress simultaneously. This week they will explore glaze vs. paint or stain as a surface finish.
This upcoming Friday marks the end the first card marking. All missing assignments (columns currently without a score/grade) will reflect a 0 score as of October 7th, this may change your overall grade. Please complete all missing assignments ASAP.
Happy Homecoming Weekend- Enjoy!
September 23rd – 27th
Students are in the production stage of making custom tile pieces to be used in a mosaic; the tiles are based on drawing studies from last week. Also, several clay works have completed the firing process and have been transformed into bisque ware. Those who experienced failure on their first attempt are figuring out the “why” and redoing pieces.
September 16th – 20th
Students are refining their lidded form, and preparing work for a firing in the the kiln. Additionally, students are studying the structure of eyes in the form of drawing; we plan to be part of an exhibit themed Eyes on Success, which is a collaboration across all of the art disciplines here at DHS.
September 9th – 13th: First Full Week of the Year
Students will design and prepare a test tile in low relief to be use later as a glaze exploration tool. They will explore several methods of surface design that alter the forms surface prior to the firing process. Additionally they are monitoring the changes occurring in prior finished clay works and prepping the kilns for firing.
September 3rd – 6th: Thursday 8/5 is Open House
Looking forward to meeting you at open house! I will be floating between two rooms, L-5 and L-1, look for the posted signs in L Hall. This week students are making hand built forms shaped like pumpkins or gourds. The pinch method is a great way for first time ceramics students to learn about clay’s plasticity and for the returning students to reconnect and recall clay properties.
Welcome to Ceramics! (No school Friday)August 26-29th:
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! This week we will have introductions, review the new phone policy, assign storage, discuss safety procedures, expectations, clay properties and more. Students, parents and guardians are encouraged to follow the tabs Behavioral Expectations and Course Offerings to locate class descriptions and link to Course Syllabi. Please note that for each art course offering a $5.00 fee is expected to be paid during the first 10 days of school.
Let’s make it a GREAT Semester!
June 6th – June 14th: Students are encouraged to leave their phones in their lockers during exam time! Finish Strong!!!
On the 6th and 7th all classes will be preparing review sheets for the final exams, finishing surfaces on the coil vessels and desserts, and finally taking exams the week of the 10th.
Eid Break
May 10th – May 31st:
An extremely busy time for our seniors: senior final exams and prep, Honors Night, a Meemic award, art show, storage clean out and more all coupled with a long weekend. Clay students worked on dessert designs in Trompe l’ oeil style using the slab method after the seniors left.
April 29 – May 10th: 5/3/19 Ends the card marking, Superintendents Night 5/8/19
Students are finishing surface work and beginning coil constructions. All students are expected to incorporate formal principles of design into design plans, forms and surface products.
April 15th -April 26th: Senior Picture Day Wednesday 4-17 & No School Friday, 4-19
Students worked on a variety of surface techniques, planner cover designs, and remade slab vessels that failed the first time around. The District Wide Art Show is scheduled to open on Wednesday April 24th.
April 8th -April 12th:
Amazing news ***The new kilns have been placed!*** This week students will continue glazing the darted mugs and relief tiles made earlier this semester. Also, start thinking about ideas for & making practice sketches for next year’s planner cover deign contest. The deadline is approaching.
April 1st – 5th Enjoy Spring Break! See you on the 8th of April.
March 25th -March 29th:
This week surface techniques are the focus topic. Students will stain tiles with under-glaze, glaze pinch pots and hopefully begin glazing darted mugs.
March 18th -March 22nd:
Using the custom made pattern designed earlier, each student will make a set of darted mugs or glasses.
March 11th -March 15th:
Students will make a pattern for a set of cups or drinking glasses suited to their hand comfort. The pattern will include a darted design and be made from clay slabs.
March 4th -March 8th:
The new forms made from pinch pots are being embellished with a variety of surface techniques.
February 25th -March 1st:
Students are learning hand-building with clay; they are making pinch pots which will be joined together and made into a new form. Additionally, these forms will be embellished with a variety of surface techniques.
February 19th -22nd:
Students are learning about glaze, practicing the glaze process and revisiting or learning about color theory.
February 11th -13th:
Still working, measuring and perfecting…Students are working in low relief on a 4″ x 4″decorative tile. The tile will be part of a collaborative mural project down the road.
February 4th -8th:
Students are working in low relief on a 4″ x 4″decorative tile. The tile will be part of a collaborative mural project down the road.
January 28th – February 1st:
This week the focus will be on making test tiles which are small slabs of clay with surface decorations in low relief. Later after the tiles have been heated/fired, the students will have a chance to apply original glazes to the test tile surface.
Welcome to Ceramics!
Welcome to the start of semester 2 of the 2018-2019 school year! This week we will have introductions, assign storage, and focus on experiencing clay properties. If you were wondering if it gets dusty in ceramics…the answer is YES; you may want to bring in an old shirt or a smock/apron to protect your clothes from gathering dust.
January 14-18th: Two days until finals!
Students will have a 2 part final exam consisting of a written test and a performance test. Part 1 of the exam for Ceramics: each student has been given a review sheet which can be used on the exam if it is written in their own handwriting; Part 2: each student will explain their reasoning and choices for the surface of their final ceramic art work.
January 8-11th: It’s our last full week together…finishing strong is the motto!
Students will prepare for the written final exam and plan the surface design for their final project in clay this semester while we wait for the coil forms to finish the firing process.
December 10th-15th: Reminder Late Start Wednesday 12/12
Students will use this week to build the coil forms; we are striving for larger sized forms-8-12″ in height. These should be completed this week or prior to winter break.
December 3rd-7th:
Students will begin to work in the 3rd form of hand building – the coil method. They will learn about Jomon ware, find inspiration from coil inspired vessels and sculpture, then plan a coil work of their own. The coil piece will need to be completed prior to winter break.
November 26th &-30th:
Finishing up details on surface design and hitting the reset button in terms of supplies used in class. The reset on supplies is especially important since the students have had access to a large variety of materials over the past few weeks.
November 19th &-20th: *The 26th Empty Bowls event is happening at Park Place on Monday 11- 19; All are Welcome! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Students are further developing surface treatments on the thematic cubes; several students are exploring glazes through the use of test tiles.
November 12-16th: (11-16 marks the end for card marking 2 – all make-up & resubmitted work must be in by Wed. for it to be guaranteed on card marking 2 )
We will begin surface treatments on the previously constructed cubes.
November 5-9th: (No School for Students Tuesday 11-6)
Surface treatment is the key idea this week. Students will learn several new techniques for use with glaze or paint and plan surface treatments for their cubes.
October 29- November 3rd:
This week we are learning about glaze & glaze procedures; it looks a lot different after it’s been fired in the kiln. And, we’re finishing the clay forms for the Empty Bowls fundraiser.
October 22- 26th:
While the cubes dry out we will be considering surface finishes for the previously fired slab and pinch clay pieces. Also, collaboration plans for the annual Empty Bowls project is underway.
October 15-19:
The long process is wrapping up- students assembled their cubes this week, cut the tops open and inserted a special surprise element to the inside of their cube!
October 8- 12th:
Students will elaborate each slab used in the cube design. The design should flow well from side to side.
October 1- 5th:
Students will prepare clay -wedge the clay, hand roll 6 -1/4″ slabs for a thematic cube design, and measure and cut slabs to be used in the construction process.
September 24-28th:
This week students will learn about the 3 methods of hand-building. Also, they will plan and begin a more complex design which involves the joining process…and many other new challenges.
September 17-22nd:
Late Start Wednesday 9/19
This week we students are working in slab construction. The Ceramics 1 students are provided a temporary exterior armature; the Adv. Ceramics students have to make temporary armatures custom suited to their choice form.
September 10-14th:
This week we will finish the forms of the pinch projects and reflect on the experience, the various stages of the clay’s malleability, & how the surface quality affected the form.
Reminder: 1/2 Day Friday
September 4-7th:
This week all students will participate in a collaborative installation art project, unifying all art students (this semester) and encouraging each artist to leave a mark!
Looking forward to meeting parents at our open house this week – on Thursday evening – See you there :).
Also, we are continuing to work on the hand-building technique of PINCH.
Welcome to Ceramics!
Welcome to the start of the 2018-2019 school year! This week we will have introductions, assign storage, and focus on experiencing clay properties and surface textures. If you were wondering if it gets dusty in ceramics…the answer is YES; you may want to bring in an old shirt or a smock/apron to protect your clothes from gathering dust.