COURSE INFORMATION

Course Name: Ceramics 1

Course ID/Section: Art 2750c/ 20683

Term/Year: Spring/ 2021

Modality: Face to face

Length of Term: Jan.11- May 2, 2021

Credit Hours: 3

 

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Instructor: Michael Galletta

Email: mgalletta@valenciacollege.edu

Phone: 407-617-5514

Office Location: Online

Office Hours: 1pm-3pm, M-F

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an overview to ceramic forming, decorating and firing. There is an introduction to the wheel, but the pieces turned in for grading will be formed with hand building techniques.

PREREQUISITES

This course does not require any prerequisites.

COURSE CALENDAR

The calendar will added as a separate page in a few days.

COURSE OUTCOMES

This course is structured so a student will further develop their aesthetic understanding through implementing and analyzing new visual strategies.  Students will be asked to think about and communicate these strategies in an online Discussion of their and classmates work.

TEXTBOOK & REQUIRED MATERIALS

There is no text book used in this course. You will be responsible for purchasing your own clay for this course. This will be discussed the 1st class meeting, but I will include a page going over the places it can be purchased locally as well as the 2 types needed. 

I've put together a tool kit that you'll have to shuttle back and forth from school to home. Since we halved the days on campus there is an expectation that you do some of the work at home. Some materials that will be used at home will be left there along with duplicate tools for studio use, but since we are trying to maintain a safe work environment you'll be expected to transport the tools for forming your being loaned to each class meeting.  We will be discussing the tools and what are my expectations in class. 

You also are going to be expected to keep a sketchbook of your ideas which will be evaluated for effort and included in your attendance and participation grade.

Note: The tools and unused material that have been provided will need to be returned at the end of the semester.

COMPUTER/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Since some assignments are submitted through Canvas , access to a computer is required for this course.  

Students should verify computer software and hardware requirements to ensure course work can be submitted successfully.  Canvas lists minimum computer specifications (Links to an external site.) and supported browsers (Links to an external site.) to ensure compatibility.  The Chrome browser (Links to an external site.) is recommended.

Students are also encouraged to install the Canvas app on their Android (Links to an external site)  phone or iPhone (Links to an external site) in order to receive mobile notifications and to access your courses via your mobile device.

Valencia College also provides student support and resources for general technical issues or frequently asked questions Links to an external site.

TECHNOLOGY ACCESS/SKILLS

Students should consider the basic computer skills (Links to an external site) needed to be successful in this course, which include:

• Reading and responding to emails
• Software application skills (PowerPoint, Word, Office365, etc.)
• Internet and library database browsing
• Copying and pasting
• Saving files in different formats
• Working with attachments
• File management

Canvas 101 is a free self-paced course available for students to learn more about using the Canvas learning management system we are using for this course.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

The course seeks to strengthen students’ skills applicable to Valencia’s Student Core Competencies: Think, Value, Communicate, and Act.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Start Date: Jan. 11th

End Date: May 2nd ( finals end )

Withdrawal Deadline: Mar. 26th

College Closed: Jan. 18th-MLK, Feb. 12th- learning day, March 8th-14th-spring break

College Calendar: http://valenciacollege.edu/calendarLinks to an external site.

 

COLLEGE POLICIES

No Show Policy

Class attendance is required for face-to-face classes beginning with the first class meeting. If you do not attend the first class meeting, you may be withdrawn from the class as a “no show.” Class attendance is required for online classes; students who are not actively participating in an online class and/or do not submit the required attendance activity or assignment by the scheduled due date must be withdrawn by the instructor at the end of the first week as a "no show". If you are withdrawn as a “no show,” you will be financially responsible for the class and a final grade of “WN” will appear on your transcript for the course.”

Withdrawal Policy

Per Valencia policy Links to an external site. a student who withdraws from class before the established deadline for a particular term will receive a grade of “W. A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline.

A faculty member will withdraw a student up to the withdrawal deadline for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W”. After the withdrawal deadline, faculty will not withdraw a student and the student will receive the grade earned at the end of the course. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.” If you do not intend to complete the course, you must withdraw yourself prior to the withdrawal date.

College Student Conduct Policy

Valencia is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but also to the development of responsible personal and social conduct. As a registered student, you assume the responsibility for conducting yourself in a manner that contributes positively to Valencia’s learning community and that does not impair, interfere with, or obstruct the orderly conduct, processes, and functions of the college as described in the Student Code of Conduct Links to an external site..

 

Academic Honesty

All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College. Academic dishonesty Links to an external site includes, but is not limited to, acts or attempted acts of plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, facilitating academic dishonesty, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive.

All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the students' individual thoughts, research, and self-expression. Whenever a student uses ideas, wording, or organization from another source, the source shall be appropriately acknowledged. If a student is caught submitting plagiarized work a first offense will result in a zero score on the assignment, a second offense will result a class grade of F.

Students with Disabilities

Valencia is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and services are accessible to students with disabilities. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) Links to an external site determines reasonable and appropriate accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities based upon the need and impact of the specific disability.

Any student requiring course accommodations due to physical, emotional or learning disability must contact the instructor and provide a Notification to Instructor form by the end of the second week of class. To obtain a letter of accommodation, contact OSD at 407-582-2229.

BayCare Student Assistance Services

Valencia College strives to ensure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) Links to an external site services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. If needed, the counselor may refer the student to appropriate resources or to speak face-to-face with a licensed counselor.

 

COLLEGE LINKS

College Catalog Links to an external site.

Valencia Policy Manual Links to an external site.

Student Handbook Links to an external site.

Microsoft Office Instructions for free software Links to an external site.

Course Support Links to an external site: onsite, online tutoring, writing help, etc.

COURSE POLICIES

Late Work/Makeup Policy Late work will be accepted, but will be graded with a penalty based on how late it has been submitted. Falling too far behind will become overwhelming since each of the projects can require a significant amount of your time. The schedule is there to help not hinder you.

Copyright Policy

To avoid copyright infringement, any materials produced specifically for this class can ONLY be used during this term for this class.

Third Party Software & FERPA Policy

Valencia College has a firm commitment to protecting the privacy rights of its students. Third party software privacy policies will be provided at the point of use within the course.

Valencia College has a firm commitment to protecting the privacy rights of its students. In making this commitment, the College wants to ensure that all faculty and staff are familiar with state and federal laws pertaining to student privacy, as well as College policies and procedures that have been implemented to help guarantee student privacy.

Final Exam Policy

Even though we won’t be taking a final exam you are expected to have submitted all assignments including late work by the final day of the course.

Valencia College has a firm commitment to protecting the privacy rights of its students.

Grading Scale

90% -100% A

89.9%-80% B

79.9%-70% C

69.9%- 60% D

59.9% and lower F

Grading Breakdown

Attendance and participation including the sketchbook counts as 40% of the grade.

Successful completion of the assignments counts as 40% of the grade.

The final exam counts as 20% of the grade.

Communication Policy

Students can contact the instructor by email 24/7 and expect a return email within 48hrs unless on weekends or holidays.  I will be available for immediate response by email or phone during office hours which are 1pm-3pm, M-F.

 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Changes to the course calendar may be made at the discretion of the professor, and students will be notified of any changes via the Canvas Inbox conversations tool.