Glass Experience

(425) 431-7900 x6278

Mrs. Megan Nebeker

Room A204 or A208

Nebekerm@edmonds.wednet.edu

.5 Fine Art Credits

www.nebekerclass.weebly.com

Course Description:
This is a unique class where students can excel in creating their own glass art. Basic techniques of
construction and design will be covered; pattern making, glass cutting, cement pouring, foiling,
soldering, and glass fusing. Special emphasis will be placed on original design making, incorporating
the elements and principles of design. Students will be evaluated on participation, writing, designs,
critiques, and final projects.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
Understand the basic history of stained glass.
Apply the principles of design and utilize the primary elements of art to create original work.
Demonstrate competency in a variety of art techniques and methodologies.
Successfully manipulate art tools and materials.
Demonstrate refined craftsmanship.

Supplies:
This class requires a $50 art fee to pay for supplies, which can be paid with cash or a check made out
to Edmonds School District, and must be paid in the main office. If you are unable to pay this fee,
please discuss it with your counselor and have them email me. Students may be charged extra for
damaging or losing class supplies.

Class Projects:
Glass mosaic stepping stone
8 x 10 copper foil stained glass window

4 x 4 fused glass plate

A possible final free choice project

Safety:
This class can be VERY dangerous! When working with glass, it is very easy to cut yourself. We will
also be working with soldering irons that heat to over 1,000 degrees, and several different toxic
materials.
Do not wear sandals or open toe shoes in our room to prevent cutting your feet on glass
Wear gloves, goggles, and/or masks when instructed, and when using toxic materials
Wash your hands frequently to avoid over exposure to toxic chemicals, especially flux or solder
If these tools and rules are not something you can handle maturely, this class isnt for you!

Absences and Make-up work:

School policies regarding tardies, absences, and excessive absences will be enforced. Please refer
to the student handbook for these policies.
If you know you will be absent, notify me in advance, and work ahead.

Class Expectations:
Pay attention to directions and follow classroom procedures
In this class, failure to do so could cause serious injury to yourself and others!
Do your own work to the best of your ability
Much of students success in this class is based on their effort
Academic and artistic dishonesty (cheating and plagiarism) will not be tolerated
Be respectful of other peoples art work and opinions
Be in class
You cannot take glass home to work on if you get behind, so attendance is paramount!
3 tardies will earn you a detention
If you leave the class for more than 10 minutes, you will be marked absent
All school policies will be upheld

Grading:
Grades are calculated as follows
50% Projects. This class is project based, therefore, most of students grades come from those
projects. Students have one week to turn projects in after the first of their peers turns in that
assignment. For every week that a project is late after that, there is a 10% penalty. For example,
if a project is 2 weeks late, -20%, or 4 weeks late, -40%.
20% Quizzes and Homework. Before starting a new project, there will be small assignments to
prepare students for the large project. We will have several quizzes to check for student
understanding of equipment and vocabulary.
30% Participation. Students will be awarded daily participation points. Unexcused absences will
be a zero for the day.
Extra
credit opportunities are available by writing about encounters with art. Proof of their visit (a

photo or ticket stub) must be provided. There is a worksheet that accompanies this extra credit
opportunity that is available in the classroom or on my website. Each student is allowed 20 extra
credit points per art visit and a maximum of 3 of those per semester.

Communication:
The best way to contact me is through email. My email address is listed above.
View assignment details, rubrics, and helpful videos on my website at: www.nebekerclass.weebly.com
In order to keep students and parents/guardians in touch with this class, I encourage both students
and parents to sign up for texting notifications regarding this class. Messages will be sent about
project due dates, extra curricular opportunities, and other important information. The system used for
this class allows for students and parents phone numbers to remain anonymous and does not allow
parents and students to text me back. Parents and students love this system, so sign up now!

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