Policies

Alternative Materials Casting

Corcoran College of Art + Design

Spring 2014- Jenn Parnell, teacher

Grading Policies:

Your grade is determined using the following criteria. If you are taking this class for credit, you will receive a mid-term update on Week 7 or 8.

Projects and Homework: You are expected to complete the class projects as well as the homework assignments. You are expected to keep a sketchbook for your designs and notes.

Technical Proficiency: I am looking for effort in completing assignments to the highest level of skill you can. I expect that as the course progresses that you will push your technical knowledge and continue to pursue perfection in the skills you are learning.

Creativity: I expect that in your projects, you will express yourself as an artist and attempt to integrate your artistic vision and interests into each piece.

Attendance: Attendance is extremely important. You are expected to be on time. If you are ill, please contact me ASAP. 3 unexcused absences= failure of the class. You will lose one full letter grade with your second unexcused absence. If you miss class, you will be expected to talk with your classmates to get the notes for that day.

Contact info for Jenn

Email: Jenn_parnell@corcoran.edu

Phone: 512-589-6431

Contact info for the Jewelry Studio

Phone: 202-298-2577

Class Cancellations:

For cancellations due to school closure or inclement weather, call the main Corcoran line 202-639-1800 and listen to the recorded message.

For cancellations due to instructor illness or emergency, I will be contacting you each via your preferred method. You can also contact the registrar at 202-639-1820.

Makeup classes will be determined at the next scheduled class session. In scheduling makeup sessions, we will try to accommodate everyone however that may not be possible.

Studio and Class Policies:

• Always wear closed toed shoes in the studio. No sandals or Crocs! If you do not have closed toed shoes, you will not be allowed to work in the studio.
• Take any cell phone conversations into the hallway or outside.
• Please be respectful of other students working and keep conversations at a low volume.
• Please be respectful of other students, teachers, and tools.
• No eating in the studio and any beverages must have a lid.
• Clean up your area! Brush off and wipe down your desk. Empty you dust tray into the trash or scrap bin. Return all tools that you were using to their proper location.
• Use caution when working with the machines. Tie back long hair, and follow all safety procedures set out by your instructors
• Listen to and respect the lab techs. They are not your teachers, so do not expect them to instruct you, but they are there for your safety and to help. If they ask you to observe a rule, do so. Your open studio time is a privilege and can be revoked.
• If you don’t know what something does, don’t turn it on or use it. Wait until you can speak with your instructor.
• If you have not been instructed in class as to the usage of a tool or machine, do not use it.
• Class time is for class projects. If you have finished all of your class work, then you can work on extra projects.
• Open studio time is for completion of class projects.
• Most of the tools are communal. Take turns, and be respectful that you are sharing.
• Open studio hours will be posted on the studio door. Changes to the hours (workshops, make-up sessions) will be posted weekly. Call the studio before coming in to make sure that the studio is open.
• You may not work during a regularly scheduled class that you are not enrolled in.
• If you will be absent, notify your instructor ASAP.
• You are responsible for the information in your syllabus and in the student policy handouts and the official Corcoran Student handbook.
• For Open Studio access, you are required to have the correct safety sticker. Stickers are good for 1 year. Green is regular studio hours. Enamelling and Resins+ hours have separate stickers. Talk to your instructor if you do not have the stickers you need to be able to work.