TAMISCAL HIGH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE AGREEMENT

STUDENT _________________________________ COURSE 60310 CERAMICS - fall section

I. Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will recognize that art is not just for artists but for all, and be alerted to the artists within themselves.
• Students will practice creative problem-solving skills.
• Students will experiment with clay to produce ceramic works
• Students will explore via videotapes, books, and the internet various aspects of Art

II. Activities

• Sculpting and/or creating collage in clay
• Learning the characteristics of clay
• Learn different methods of turning clay into ceramics
• Critiques on work of master artists
• Study of elements and principles of design

III. Resources
Demonstration, individualized instruction, art materials, museums, galleries.

IV. Assessment
For the purposes of evaluation and grading during the course, the following methods may be used: weekly assignments; projects; art work; written reports; presentations; participation; quizzes and exams. Students will be informed of the grading criteria at the beginning of each semester.

V. Duration
The agreement is effective until the end of the current semester.

VI. Progress Monitoring
Progress will be monitored at weekly meetings; therefore, attendance is required. Missed appointments, tests, and assignments will result in partial course credits and may result in required attendance to Supervised Independent Study (SIS).

Grades and credits will be reported three times during the semester.
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I accept the terms of this agreement

Student ________________________________________ Date Started ______________________

Staff __________________________________________ Date Completed ___________________

Other _________________________________________ Credits Attempted __________________

Parent _________________________________________ Credits Earned _______Grade_________