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Art 2/Weekly Agenda:

What are we doing this week?
Am I prepared for class?
Did I do my homework?
Do we have a quiz this week?
What deadlines do I need to plan for?
How should I dress for class today?
When is the next NAHS/Art Club meeting?
When is the next Lunchtime Lecture?
Are there any special events coming up?
Is there a change in the schedule?
What opportunities can I take advantage of?
In what other ways can I prepare to do my best?

Check the MLWGS Calendar!

(20) Week of January 21st

1/21/2019

TO CONSIDER:
1) You should enter the Doodle for Google contest
2) You should apply for VCU's FUTURE STUDIO
3) If you happen to be ready to turn in your SB early, I will gladly take it after the quiz on Friday (that way I can get ahead with grading over the long weekend).

MONDAY: NO SCHOOL/MLK Holiday

WEDNESDAY: Art Club/NAHS meeting + picture @ noon

Daily drawing
Introduction to glazing - glaze earthenware forms (if David is available, we may also get to glaze the stoneware forms for raku); please note that the glazes are different!
Clean up/refine greenware, then load kiln
IF YOU NEED TO FINISH YOUR NATSUME/MIZUSASHI, ETC. PLEASE FIND TIME ANY DAY THIS WEEK AT LUNCH, STUDY HALL, AFTER SCHOOL, ETC.

FRIDAY:

QUIZ #2 - open notes
Clean up/refine greenware, then load kiln
Finish glazing earthenware forms
Continue Maggie Walker mural project

PROJECT DEADLINES: nothing right now... waiting for clay to dry!

DUE Jan. 25 = Glazed earthenware forms. Kiln will be fired next week- please note that, often, multiple firings are necessary to achieve the desired effect.

HOMEWORK DEADLINES:

ONGOING = Review current unit of study, vocabulary/processes/handouts, and related deadlines.
DUE Jan. 28 = SB #4 (but if you are ready to turn it in early, you are welcome to do so after the quiz on Friday).

CONTEST DEADLINES:

March 18 = Doodle for Google

HAPPENINGS:

WEDNESDAY = Art Club meeting @ 11:45 am; CLUB PHOTO, WEAR YOUR T-SHIRT!
Jan. 30 = ODD day; End Q2/Semester 1 (this is a change)
Feb. 4 or 6... field trip to Visual Arts Center... stay tuned
Feb. 8 = Figure Drawing Friday!
Feb. 13 = NAHS meeting/INDUCTION (Art Club members are invited)
Feb. 13 = Parent/Teacher conferences
Feb. 18/19 = Early release for students
Feb. 20 = Lunchtime Lecture
Feb. 27 = Art Club meeting @ 11;45am
March 1 = Interim for Q3
March 7 = YAMM event (Youth Art and Music Month), 6 - 9 pm
March 9 = Figure Drawing Friday!
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

(19) Week of January 14th

1/14/2019

Ceramic projects must be finished (construction, not glazing) by the end of the week so they can dry over the 3-day weekend. Use class time wisely and work outside of class as needed. YOU CAN STILL THROW ON THE WHEEL!

REMEMBER:

PLANNING: Use the provided resources to generate ideas BEFORE coming to class; sketch your ideas so you have a plan that can be effectively discussed with the teacher. Use lunch & other times to work as needed, including opportunities for wheel-throwing.
CONSTRUCTION: Build larger and more complex forms (lids, handles, etc.).
FORM: Consider how the form and function of the piece are related (the "season" of the tea bowl, for example).
DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES: Use multiple methods (incise, excise, impress, appliqué) to create specific textures and/or patterns.
CRAFT: Maintain equal thickness (1/4" throughout), improve techniques and refinement of surfaces, sturdy - no wobbles - nothing falls apart!

Re-watch this video to remind yourself of the concepts that you are trying to embody in your clay forms and process.

MONDAY: SNOW DAY

WEDNESDAY: Lunchtime Lecture; Studio day 3 of 4 - come in & get to work!

AS #9 (surprise!)
Attach SB CHECK document into your SB (remember to USE the feedback to help complete your work to the best of your ability before the due date)
Work on NATSUME, MIZUSASHI, and OTHER forms that are in-process

FRIDAY: ODD Day; Studio day 4 of 4 - come in & get to work!

FINISH ALL clay forms (refine/sign your work); leave on the shelf, loosely bagged, to begin the drying process
Continue Maggie Walker mural project

PROJECT DEADLINES:

DUE FRIDAY = New greenware forms (so they can dry over the long weekend). YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE WHEEL-THROWING AND MAY DO SO ON YOUR OWN TIME AS LONG AS YOU CLEAN UP PROPERLY.

HOMEWORK DEADLINES:

ONGOING = Review current unit of study, vocabulary/processes/handouts, and related deadlines. Use your sketchbook to generate ideas for your various ceramic projects.
DUE Jan. 28 = SB #4

CONTEST DEADLINES:

March 18 = Doodle for Google

HAPPENINGS:

WEDNESDAY = Lunchtime Lecture/Kirk O'Brien/Politics in Cartoons (NOTE: NAHS members should consider this as their meeting)
Jan. 23 = Art Club meeting/CLUB PHOTO, WEAR YOUR T-SHIRT!
Jan. 25 = Quiz #2
Jan. 30 = End Q2/Semester 1 (this is a change)
Feb. 4 or 6... field trip to Visual Arts Center
March 7 = YAMM event (Youth Art and Music Month), 6 - 9 pm
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

(18) Week of January 7th

1/7/2019

If you have a CREATE page to mat, please come by at lunch M/W/F to get that done.

To preserve studio time, the practice of in-class daily drawings will be temporarily suspended. Do those drawings on your own!

REMIND YOURSELF OF THE STUDIO FOCUS FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS:

PLANNING (see HW): Work fast and smart; you have 2 weeks to work so should have multiple forms in process @ one time. Use the provided resources to generate ideas BEFORE coming to class; sketch your ideas so you have a plan that can be effectively discussed with the teacher. Use lunch & other times to work as needed, including opportunities for wheel-throwing.
CONSTRUCTION: Build larger and more complex forms (lids, handles, etc.).
FORM: Consider how the form and function of the piece are related (the "season" of the tea bowl, for example).
DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES: Use multiple methods (incise, excise, impress, appliqué) to create specific textures and/or patterns.
CRAFT: Maintain equal thickness (1/4" throughout), improve techniques and refinement of surfaces, sturdy - no wobbles - nothing falls apart!

MONDAY: Studio day 1 of 4 - come in & get set up to work

Get apron, clay, placemat; prepare 2 spheres of clay, both the same size (like a baseball).
We will all start a NATSUME container but you should also start other forms as well, including MIZUSASHI

WEDNESDAY: Studio day 2 of 4 - come in & get set up to work

Get apron, clay, placemat; take your work from the shelf.
We will all continue the NATSUME container AND you will also continue your other forms, including MIZUSASHI
Focus on FLANGES

FRIDAY: modified schedule/Pep Rally (30 minute class)

SB CHECK/Discuss AS #8
Check moisture level of clay projects - adjust as needed for the weekend
Continue Maggie Walker mural project

PROJECT DEADLINES:

DUE Jan. 18 = New greenware forms (so they can dry over the long weekend). YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE WHEEL-THROWING AND MAY DO SO ON YOUR OWN TIME AS LONG AS YOU CLEAN UP PROPERLY.

HOMEWORK DEADLINES:

ONGOING = Review current unit of study, vocabulary/processes/handouts, and related deadlines. Use your sketchbook to generate new ideas for your various ceramic projects.
DUE Jan. 11 = SB CHECK
DUE Jan. 28 = SB #4

HAPPENINGS:

Jan. 16 = Lunchtime Lecture/Kirk O'Brien/Politics in Cartoons (NOTE: NAHS members should consider this as their meeting)
Jan. 23 = Art Club meeting
Jan. 25 = Quiz #2
Jan. 29 = End Q2/Semester 1
Jan. 30 = student holiday/teacher work day
Feb. 4 or 6... field trip to Visual Arts Center
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

(17) Week of January 3rd

1/3/2019

Welcome back / Happy 2019!

FRIDAY:

When you enter the room:
- If you have not already done so, pick up and paste SB #4 into book/review it for homework - get started immediately
- Draw AS #8
Load kiln with remaining greenware
Review clay vocabulary, processes, and inspiration for next projects, including Mizusashi and Natsume. FOCUS on:
- CONSTRUCTION: building larger and more complex forms (lids, handles, etc.)
- FORM: consider how the form and function of the piece are related (the "season" of the tea bowl, for example)
- DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES: using multiple methods (incise, excise, impress, appliqué) to create specific textures and/or patterns
- CRAFT: maintain equal thickness (1/4" throughout), improve techniques and refinement of surfaces, sturdy/no wobbles!
- PLANNING: work fast and smart; you have 2 weeks to work - have multiple forms in process @ one time - use the provided resources to generate ideas before coming to class - sketch your ideas so you have a plan that can be shared with the teacher - use lunch & other times to work, including opportunities for wheel-throwing.

PROJECT DEADLINES:

DUE Jan. 18 = New greenware (so they can dry over the long weekend). YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE WHEEL-THROWING AND MAY DO SO ON YOUR OWN TIME AS LONG AS YOU CLEAN UP PROPERLY.

HOMEWORK DEADLINES:

ONGOING = Review current unit of study, vocabulary/processes/handouts, and related deadlines. Use your sketchbook to generate new ideas for your various ceramic projects.
DUE Jan. 11 = SB CHECK
DUE Jan. 28 = SB #4

HAPPENINGS:

Jan. 16 = Lunchtime Lecture/Kirk O'Brien/Politics in Cartoons (NOTE: NAHS members should consider this as their meeting)
Jan. 23 = Art Club meeting
Jan. 25 = Quiz #2
Jan. 29 = End Q2/Semester 1
Jan. 30 = student holiday/teacher work day
Feb. 4 or 6... field trip to Visual Arts Center
CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EVENTS AND DETAILS

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Art 2/Weekly Agenda:

(20) Week of January 21st

TO CONSIDER:1) You should enter the Doodle for Google contest2) You should apply for VCU's FUTURE STUDIO3) If you happen to be ready to turn in your SB early, I will gladly take it after the quiz on Friday (that way I can get ahead with grading over the long weekend).

(19) Week of January 14th

Ceramic projects must be finished (construction, not glazing) by the end of the week so they can dry over the 3-day weekend. Use class time wisely and work outside of class as needed. YOU CAN STILL THROW ON THE WHEEL!

Re-watch this video to remind yourself of the concepts that you are trying to embody in your clay forms and process.

(18) Week of January 7th

If you have a CREATE page to mat, please come by at lunch M/W/F to get that done.To preserve studio time, the practice of in-class daily drawings will be temporarily suspended. Do those drawings on your own!

(17) Week of January 3rd

Welcome back / Happy 2019!

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TO CONSIDER:
1) You should enter the Doodle for Google contest
2) You should apply for VCU's FUTURE STUDIO
3) If you happen to be ready to turn in your SB early, I will gladly take it after the quiz on Friday (that way I can get ahead with grading over the long weekend).

If you have a CREATE page to mat, please come by at lunch M/W/F to get that done.

To preserve studio time, the practice of in-class daily drawings will be temporarily suspended. Do those drawings on your own!