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Stained Glass and Jewelry Design I
Ms. Hassler
Course Description:
This course is divided into two parts and changes after the first nine weeks. Nine weeks will consist of an exploration of various jewelry and metal-smithing techniques such as soldering, casting, stone and bezel setting, and finishing processes. Students will use various types of metal and other materials to create rings, bracelets, necklaces, containers, and pendants. The second nine weeks will consist of learning how to cut, copper-foil, and solder stained glass. Product design will include panels, mosaics, light catchers, and simple box forms. The techniques learned in this class will further develop an art students 3-dimensional design skills. Some materials will be required for purchase including the purchase of a glass cutter and safety glasses.
Prerequisite: Art Survey (with a passing grade)
Course units may include but are not limited to:
-Discussion of the elements and principles of design as they apply to stained glass and jewelry design
Stained Glass:
-history of leaded glass
-how glass is made
-Choosing Glass/Different Types of Glass
-What are the different types of glass
-Effective patterns and textures of glass
-Effective colors of glass
-Techniques – Cutting Glass
-How to cut straight lines, inside curves, outside curves, small pieces, long cuts
-Safety when working with stained glass
-Design in Stained Glass Panels and Box Forms and other forms
-Creative and effective design
-How to cut glass, what types of shapes can and cannot be cut
-How to create patterns
-Soldering Panels and Boxes
-Safety in soldering
-Soldering techniques
-Attaching hinges, jump rings, zinc for outside edge, chain, feet
Jewelry:
-Designing Jewelry
-Creative design
-Effective design and the history of jewelry design
-Purpose of jewelry
-Sheet Metal Basics
-Soldering multiple times on same piece
-How to saw/cut out shapes, patterns, designs from metal
-Learn different techniques and processes of working with sheet metal
-Gravity Casting
-Process of gravity casting
-Problem solving while gravity casting
-Designing jewelry for gravity casting
-Acid Etching
-Process of acid etching
-Safety when acid etching
-Designing jewelry for acid etching
-Stone Setting
-Designing jewelry with stones
-Fitting and soldering bezel for stone
-Setting stone in bezel
-Wire as Jewelry
-Creating jewelry using wire
-Techniques and processes of working with wire
-Combining wire with other jewelry techniques
Each unit may consist of multiple projects, sketchbook assignments, homework, worksheets, tests, and quizzes. (Subject to change at any time.)
Materials:
Supplies needed for stained glass and jewelry design:
-glass cutter
-two types – will be discussed in class
-can be purchased at Hobby Lobby or through myself
-safety glasses (any pair that is comfortable, they will need to be worn almost
daily)
-3 ring binder (1/2”-1” is suitable) or folder
-Sketch Pad (minimum size 9” x 12”)
-Pencil and Eraser
-combination lock – can be shared with multiple students
Optional if you can bring:
-box of Kleenex
-large sponge
Grading:
All projects and assignments must be turned in on the due date. Any work that is turned in late will be downgraded 10%. If a project or assignment is not completed, the students overall final grade will be an incomplete. The incomplete will remain until all work is made up. All work must be completed in order for a final grade to be given.
All original work must be finished and turned in, no “substitute” work will be accepted. All incompletes will need to be made up within 2 weeks of the end of the semester. If an incomplete is not made up within 2 weeks of the end of the semester the grade will be changed to an “F” and no credit will be received for the course.
Extra credit will not be accepted.
Grading Scale:
A 95-100% C+ 82-84%
A- 93-94% C 79-81%
C- 77-78%
B+ 90-92% D+ 75-76%
B 87-89% D 72-74%
B- 85-86% D- 70-71%
Below 69% F
Students can check their grade and missing work at any time through the use of Skyward Family Access.
Turning in Assignments:
- All assignments need to be turned into me. When an assignment or project is due I will have a designated area in the front of the classroom where they are to be turned in. Sketchbook assignments are always due at the beginning of the hour. Major projects will first be self evaluated and then turned in as a class.
- Missing/Late work should be turned into me at any time.
Guidelines for Success:
Preparation – come to class prepared every day
Responsibility – take responsibility for your own actions
Integrity – be honest and truthful to yourself, others, and your
efforts
Dedication – work your hardest on every activity and project
Effort – come to class with a positive attitude and put forth
100% effort on a daily basis
Classroom Rules:
- Come to class on time and prepared
- Follow directions the first time
- Stay on task during all work times
- Clean up your own materials, table area, tools, etc. before you leave the classroom each day
- Be respectful of others – including peoples feelings, others projects, materials, tools and equipment within the room (everyone and everything within the art rooms)
- Do not waste, destroy, or steal materials, supplies, and equipment – this includes pencils and erasers
- No Cellphones, IPods, or other electronic devices
Classroom Procedures:
-Enter the classroom on time with necessary materials and any
assignments completed – before class starts
-Begin working on current project immediately
-If a new project is being introduced that day – wait
patiently until class begins in your assigned seat,
unless otherwise directed
-Work on current project or sketchbook assignment until you
are directed by teacher to clean up at the end of the hour
-Clean up and put away all supplies and materials in their
proper place
-Remain in your seat until the bell rings – last hour of the day put stools
up on table tops
Passes to Leave Classroom:
-Any student leaving the classroom must have a pass
-My hall pass is located on my desk and must be signed by me any
time you leave the classroom (it is purple with frog stickers on it)
-Passes to leave should be kept to a bare minimum – bathroom/locker/etc. use should occur before class begins
-Any student that takes advantage of using a pass will face consequences depending on their offense or have the use of the pass revoked completely
-this may also include the entire class
Consequences for Violations of Rules and Procedures:
If you violate a rule or procedure, you may be assigned a consequence. Depending of the frequency and severity of the misbehavior, you may receive one or more of the following consequences:
-Detention
-Office Referral
-Change in Course Work
-Time Owed After Class
-Change in Seating Arrangement
-Parental/Guardian Contact
-I do not tolerate misbehavior and/or disrespect. All problems will be dealt with in a timely manor and with repercussions.
-Any student who is caught with their cell-phone or other electronic device will have it taken away and it will be turned into the office.
Substitute Teacher:
-A substitute should be treated with as much respect as I expect you to treat myself or any other teacher. This includes:
-working quietly
-working the entire hour on the assigned work or project
-NO passes to leave the room
-cleaning up your area, tools, and materials properly
-NO cell-phones, IPods, etc.
-listening to any directions the sub gives you
-remaining in your assigned seat
-If these rules are not followed and the substitute has written a negative report about you, a number of detentions will be issued (minimum of three – depending on the severity of the misbehavior), your parent(s) or guardian will be contacted, possible referral sent to the office.
Tardiness/Absences:
If you are absent from class it is your responsibility to find out what you missed the day before. Ask another student in class what you missed or ask me before class begins, after class, or during work time throughout the hour. Any work that is not turned in the day after an unexcused absence will be considered late. Any test or quiz that was missed with an excused or unexcused absence will be taken the day upon your return to school.
Students arriving late to class without a pass will be given one free tardy warning. (the tardy will still be marked on your daily attendance) Any time a student is tardy after their one warning, they will be issued a detention. A detention will be issued each time the student is tardy after the first free tardy. The detention will be served with me after school. If the detention is not served by its due date, it will be turned over to the office as a referral for an un-served detention.
***According to the state law and new school policy – any tardy is considered a truancy.***
All tardies to class and absences will be recorded on your daily attendance that is reported to the office.
Any student arriving after the first 10 minutes of class will be considered absent. (As according to the student handbook)
Teacher Information:
Ms. Rachel Hassler
School Phone: 262-626-8427 ext. 4708
Web Page Link:
http://www.kewaskumschools.org/faculty/rhassler/hassler_homework.cfm
- Syllabus may be subject to change at any time –
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