G L A S S, M E T A L, & J E W E L R Y

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Ms. McGinnis amcginnis@wcusd200.org Open Periods: 2,4,7 www.whsbluestreakart.weebly.com

COURSE OUTLINE:
This class is an introduction to glass, metals, and jewelry. In this course, you will be exposed to a variety of
different techniques and forms. You will learn to think creatively, problem solve, and appreciate this three-
dimensional form of art. The units we will be covering include the following:

-Embossing -Ceramics and glass

-Glass Beads and pendants -Mosaics
-Wire -Ring making
-Chains

You will also be required to complete sketchbook assignments throughout the semester.
SUPPLIES:
There is a $35 fee. This fee will cover materials that you will receive during the year.
A pencil, paper/sketchbook, and folder should be brought to class every day. This will be used
for taking notes and designing projects.
HOMEWORK:
Students will have a bi-weekly sketchbook assignment. Each assignment will take between 30-
60min to complete.
Due to the equipment used in this class, most assignments will need to be finished in the room.
If projects are not completed by the due date, you must arrange a time to come in and complete
the project.
EVALUATION:
The class is divided into 3 sections:
1. Sketchbook assignments/ Process (25%)
2. Quizzes/ Critiques (15%)
3. Projects (60%)

Each major project is graded in 5 categories:

-Ideation (20%)
-Complexity/Effort (20%)
-Creativity/Originality (20%)
-Craftsmanship/Skill (20%)
-Reflection (20%)
Upon completing a project, the student will evaluate their own work and reflect by answering
follow-up questions.
C L A S S R O O M E X P E C T A T I O N S:
- Class begins when the bell rings. Students should be in their seats at the start of class
ready to work. If you arrive early, you may begin gathering your supplies until class starts.
- Please use the bathroom before you arrive. We need all the time we can get to create the
best possible art.
- We will be working on art the entire class period! You may not clean up until the teacher
has given direction to do so
- When the teacher is talking, no one else should be talking.
- Every project has a due date. If the project is not turned in on that day, your grade will
decrease by 10% each day it is late.
- If you need more time on a project, you must make arrangements with the teacher prior to
the due date.
- Classroom materials and equipment are shared and need to be taken care of with the
utmost respect. If you are misusing materials, you will be charged for new materials.
- Cell phones should be put away during class. We will have a class playlist that we will use
for music, and you have Chromebooks to use when you need to research or find reference
images.
- If you are absent, you are responsible for to find out what you missed. If your absence is
excused, you will be given additional time to complete assignments you missed or turn in
work. If your absence is unexcused, you will not be granted any extensions.
- Keep ALL your projects, handouts, sketches, etc.
- All class information can be found on Canvas and www.whsbluestreakart.weebly.com

SAFETY:
At the beginning of each project that requires students to use hazardous materials
and/or equipment, students will be required to pass a safety quiz with 100%
accuracy. Any student seen not practicing safety procedures will be removed from the
assignment and reassigned to a written assignment equivalent to the project in points
and difficulty. If the student is unsure about procedures, materials, or equipment they
must ask the teacher.

Student Signature_____________________________ Date________

Parent/ Guardian Signature_____________________________ Date________

LETS START CREATING!

Everything outlined above is subject to change at the teachers discretion.