Pottery I/Graphics

Ms.Kleitsch
meghan.kleitsch@northbutler.org
Room 119

Class Description:
This is an introductory level course designed to offer the student an
opportunity to explore ceramic media and processes. This course is
directed to art students with little or no experience in ceramics. Through
Media:
demonstrations as well as students accomplishing a variety of hands-on This class will focus on
assignments, students will be given the opportunity to develop a basic
understanding of ceramic materials, forming techniques, and rudimentary
clay material and
studio practices. technology-based,
The second half of the class will focus on various computer graphics digital graphics on a
programs to best fir the purpose of different design projects. Students will
variety of programs.
learn how to implement the elements and principles of design into their
work. Students will learn how to use the basic tools in Adobe Photoshop,
the basics of website design, and how to create a variety of digital graphics.

This class will be

Class Expectations:
taught used the
hybrid model with a Be your best, ready to learn, and
combination of in- honest and respectful.
person and online Raise your hand, your confidence,
(Canvas) instruction. and your expectations.
Respect yourself, others, and your
Copyright/Plagiarism environment.
Policy: Do listen to your classmates, listen
Using other artists' ideas
for inspiration is a great to your teacher, follow school
tool and encouraged, but procedures, not be afraid to ask
total plagiarism will result questions.
in a 10% grade reduction.
Have Fun!

This class follows the National Core Visual Arts Standards.