Mrs. Tracie Glazer   

Instructor: Mrs. Tracie Glazer
Email:  tglazer4@naz.edu
Website:  http://www.mrstracieglazer.com
Office Phone #: 389-2537
Office: Art Center Room 162

Required Course Texts

•    Risatti, H. (2007). A theory of craft: Function and aesthetic expression. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.
•    Held, S. E. (1999). Weaving: A handbook of the fiber arts, 3rd ed. Wadsworth/Cengage Publishing.
•    Selected Journal articles, which can be accessed via Blackboard or handed out in class.

Required Course Materials

•    Sourcebook (Can be a Sketchbook or Binder w/ divider tabs)
•    Stretcher Strips (Size to be determined by student project needs)
•    Screening for Felting and Papermaking

•    A box of small nails with larger heads
•    At least 16 packets of Kool-Aid in at least 2 colors
•    Wilton icing color set (At least 6 colors) with 4 additional containers of 2 chosen colors
•    At least three skeins of 100% pure undyed natural wool

•    Wool Roving/Batts (Colors, amounts and/or sizes to be determined by student project needs)
•    Colonial needle felting foam
•    A dry felting needle
•    A pair of Knitting needles
•    A crochet hook
•    Silk and other dyeable material
•    A large piece of thick cardboard that has no folds
•    Scissors
•    Sewing needle(s)
•    Thread
•    If you desire to purchase higher quality materials for certain projects, this is your fiscal responsibility (for example: your final project may be a woven piece that requires a specialty yarn or a quilted piece that requires certain pieces of fabric). 
•    Additional materials will be listed on your Blackboard account, as they are needed.

Course Description

The graduate students in this course will experience a few different types of the following fiber media – papermaking, felting, silk painting/dyeing, knitting/crocheting, quilting, weaving and additional media if time allows. During our first class we will be determining the class’s areas of interest that we will choose to pursue. There will also be a broad discussion about the nature and Theory of Craft. The graduate students will be shown how they can incorporate their fiber and craft experiences into a classroom setting that will enable their students to achieve success. In addition, students will learn current methods for writing standards-based activity plans, lessons and curriculum. The content of this course seeks to meet the claims of student learning cited by Nazareth College for the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

Course Objectives

Students will be expected to

• Use technology, basic visual communication skills, and oral skills to present their work on a professional level.
• Use all New York State Resource Guides with Core Curriculum (available online at http://usny.nysed.gov/teachers/curriculum.html
• Use texts, electronic resources, and or library support for research.        
• Use local cultural institutions to support educational goals.
• Use Blackboard
• Synthesize presented and researched information in order to develop profound links between course content, artistic skills, aesthetics and previous knowledge.
• Learn and creatively explore the various processes introduced in the class.
• Develop individual creative projects within the broader understanding of materials and techniques.
• Develop technical skill in the making of samples and finished projects.
• Learn and apply proper and safe handling of all dyes and chemicals, and safe studio practices.
• Create and maintain a fibers sourcebook. This will include all handouts, instructions, class notes, a bibliography of relevant books and magazines, sketches of project ideas; photos, and photocopied information pertinent to the course content and to the student's creative interests.
• Develop sound craftsmanship and artistic intentionality.
  

Course Requirements

1.    Weekly classroom seminars and professional blog postings
2.    Course readings
3.    Sourcebook maintenance that includes weekly notes, handouts, sketches and synthesis/reflections
4.    The completion of at least 4 assigned projects and all technical samples
5.    Research Project. Students will create an 8-10 minute research presentation that explores a contemporary fiber/craft artist and synthesizes that artist’s place within a historical and media context.  This presentation will serve as the basis for the historical & standards-based activity plan.
6.    Class presentation and submission of an activity plan and exemplar. (Minimum of 3 lesson plans).  Students will write an activity plan that integrates the fiber arts, cites the appropriate NYS Learning Standards with their performance indicators, their selected fiber/craft artist, synthesizes the artist within the context of art history and culture, includes a minimum of 3 lesson plans, and all teaching materials.  Students will present their work as a part of their research presentation.
7.    Self selected final project.

Course Expectations

•    Prompt attendance at all classes and appointments.
•    Complete course objectives through written assignments, projects, technical samples, class and blog participation and presentations.
•    Proper Clean up and participation within our Fiber Arts community
•    Use of Blackboard for communication and downloading readings, email, and blog.
•    Written and production of assignments handed in on time and in a professional manner.
•    A display of growth towards the major commitment and responsibilities of a professional art educator.
•    Documentation of course outcomes for capstone or student teaching portfolio.
TEAC claim of student learning #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7

Class Seminars

Prompt attendance and participation in all classes is required. If it is necessary for you to be absent, please call or email me at least 24 hours in advance at 389-2537 or tglazer4@naz.edu (with the reason).  It is also highly disruptive to have students come in late or leave early. Students are responsible to make up the work missed as a result of the absence, and should arrange to get notes and information from a classmate. Students should be prepared for each class with all required materials and assignments. Please be polite and turn off cell phones before entering the classroom.

Academic Honesty and Plagiarism

All papers, projects and assignments must be written and/or created solely by the stated author/artist for the course in which they have been assigned.  No paper, projects and/or assignment may be submitted to fulfill the requirements of more than one course.  College standards regulating academic integrity (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) are strictly enforced.  It is always necessary to identify the original source of supporting information.  It is your responsibility to cite sources properly using APA 5th or 6th edition style guidelines.  Infractions may result in a zero for the assignment or a failing grade in the course.  Please see the instructor or the Nazareth student handbook for more information.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*.

I expect that each student fully participate in class discussions. Be prepared with questions from the readings and offer insights and comments, both in class and on the blog.

*The instructor may deem that special circumstances indicate an exception to this policy.

Class Theory Blog/Discussion Board

The blogs and postings will be due weekly during the course via Blackboard.  This is a great opportunity for you all to comment on course readings, add information that you may have knowledge of, and share further resources and commentary with one another.

Grading Scales/Matrix

Grading Matrix
A      = 95-100%     A-     = 94-90       B+     = 89-87         B     = 86-84
B-    =83-80            C+    =79-77        C    =76-74            C-    =73-70   
F    = Below 70

Participation in Class Seminars and Theory Blog: 10%
Weekly Cleanup: 10%
Sourcebook: 20%
Projects and Homework: 20%
Activity Plan/ Research Presentation: 20%
Final Project: 20%

Extra Credit

For Extra Credit students may visit museums, galleries, and exhibitions that showcase the Fiber or Craft arts and write a 3 page double spaced paper on the experience and their learning.  Any exhibition materials collected can be submitted with the paper as supports, evidence, artifacts and/or exemplars (ex. Gallery cards, digital images of artworks, etc.).