January 28, 2014 meeting notes

Art Classroom Design Thoughts

Art courses offered at CHHS Ceramics Intro Jewelry/Metals Photo Black/White & digital (one class) Studio Display Space Display walls in the classroom for critique (tack board) Locked space in hall for public view (main office area) Locked cases backing to the art room facing the public Locked display cases at the entrance of the theatre Cases must be able to also hold 3D work Locked gallery Storage will need to be broken down to individual rooms Large flat work storage shelves (rm 209) Drying racks Easels Printing press Cameras Lighting Individual bins Locked storage for supplies Locked storage for equipment Paper drawers Ceramic projects (greenware, bisque & glazed) Glazes Clay Metal storage for flammable and combustible materials Lighting/Darkening Direct lighting Track lighting (zoned lighting) Needs to be able to darken room Electrical Outlets Computers/Printers Equipment Charging for cameras Photo lighting Dry Mounting Pencil sharpeners

Potters wheels Hot glue guns Paper making equipment (blender, irons etc) Drilling Grinding Polishing Flex shafts Enameling Kiln

Toaster oven Microwave Pickles Torches Fans Heat gun Working islands need power

Windows Windows with best possible view for inspiration (courtyard) North facing Windows for observing drawing and for teaching art concepts about space, depth, form and perspective Light Ventilation Sinks Troth sinks with at least 5-6 faucets Acid resistant sinks Hot & cold water with mixing faucets Sinks space around the room for flow but not in a corner this will create congestion. Sink traps Ventilation To Remove Dust and Fumes Kiln room Dark room Jewelry room Studio room Ceramic room Exhaust booth for fixatives Dust and fume removal charcoal filter Consider power noise Doors To the outside (double door) Fire pit/raku firing Drawing and painting outdoors Colors/Surfaces Neutrals since an art room is like a museum. Colors will be displayed in art work and posters

Display walls in the classroom for critique (tack board) Flooring Sealed surface Floor drain for daily washing Where potters wheels are used, provide an area where the floor is slightly lower and slanted toward a drain for proper cleaning. Kiln Room/Floors/Ventilation separate room Fire proof floors and walls to withstand 2,400 degrees F. Proper ventilation to remove toxins directly outside Proper electrical Consider placement of fire alarms. Dark Room for Black & White/Ventilation Attached to photo classroom Sink with a vent hood Enlargers Drying area Chemicals Light table Film processing Roll film drying area Chemical Storage Studio Jewelry Photo Classroom Space Ground floor 10 foot ceilings Sink areas Multiple paper towel and soap dispensers Smart Board Phone Computer stations for student use Traffic flow Seating/tables Office space Large area to supply paper cutter may be in attached storage area Jewelry benches Potters wheels Small & large group areas Rooms together Humidity control provided Display walls in the classroom for critique (tack board)

Phone access Computer access Color copier Storage for videos/DVD Storage for posters/lessons/exemplars
Febuary 13, 2014 meeting notes

Break down into individual classes

Ceramics Room
Storage Ceramic projects (greenware, bisque & glazed) Glazes Clay Lighting/Darkening Dimming capability Electrical Outlets Computers/Printers Equipment Pencil sharpeners Potters wheels Paper making equipment (blender, irons etc) Sinks Troth sinks with at least 5-6 faucets Hot & cold water with mixing faucets Sinks space around the room for flow but not in a corner this will create congestion. Sink traps

Ventilation to Remove Dust and Fumes Kiln room Ceramic room Dust and fume removal charcoal filter Doors/Color Surface Fire pit/raku firing access to outside from classroom Flooring Sealed surface neutral color Floor drain for daily washing Where potters wheels are used, provide an area where the floor is slightly lower and slanted toward a drain for proper cleaning. Chemical Storage For glazes in an attached room

Kiln Room/Floors/Ventilation separate room Fire proof floors and walls to withstand 2,400 degrees F., Proper electrical Consider placement of fire alarms. Classroom Space Ground floor access to outside 10 foot ceilings Sink areas Multiple paper towel and soap dispensers Smart Board Phone Computer stations for student use Traffic flow Seating/tables Large area to supply paper cutter may be in attached storage area Potters wheels Rooms together Humidity control provided Display walls in the classroom for critique (tack board) Display for 3-D art

Jewelry

Storage For Individual student work - drawers that locked that recessed within the wall that are large enough to hold a 3 ring binder Locked storage for supplies Locked storage for equipment Metal storage for flammable and combustible materials Paper drawers Lighting/Darkening Dimming capability Electrical Outlets Computers/Printers Equipment Pencil sharpeners Hot glue guns Drilling Grinding Polishing Tumblers Ultrasonic cleaner

Flex shafts - multiple outlets at each workstation for students Enameling Kiln Toaster oven Microwave Pickles Torches Heat gun Working islands with power

Sinks

Troth sinks with at least 5-6 faucets with counter space Acid resistant sinks with counter space Hot & cold water with mixing faucets Sinks space around the room for flow but not in a corner this will create congestion. Sink traps Island with Sink possible Shelves near sink for brushes, pallets, etc.

Ventilation to Remove Dust and Fumes Dust and fume removal charcoal filter Consider power/equipment noise Consider hammer noise

Doors/Color Surface To the outside (double door) Neutral color since art rooms are like a museum, colors will be displayed in art work and posters. Display walls in all art rooms should be tack board for critiques Flooring Sealed surface (neutral color) Chemical Storage proper storage for chemicals (acids, etc) Proper area for disposal of chemicals Classroom Space Ground floor Large area to supply paper 10 foot ceilings cutter may be in attached Sink areas storage area Multiple paper towel and soap Jewelry benches dispensers Small & large group areas Smart Board Rooms together with other Phone visual art disciplines Computer stations for student Humidity control provided use Display walls in the classroom Traffic flow for critique (tack board) Seating/work tables safety equipment - eye wash, gas emergency shut off (e-stop)

Photography
Storage Storage for students - individual drawers or mini lockers with the ability to add locks if necessary Cameras Lighting, tripods, etc. proper storage for photographic chemicals Paper drawers Lighting/Windows/Walls Direct lighting Track lighting (zoned lighting) Needs to be able to darken room Wall surface suitable for display - cork board, etc. Separate studio area to set up lighting (document work, photo shoots, etc.) Electrical Outlets Computers/Printers/scanners Equipment Charging for cameras Photo lighting Dry Mounting Sinks sink for proper chemical disposal large trough sink with 5-6 faucets Drying racks/shelves near sink for brushes, pallets, etc.

Ventilation to Remove Dust and Fumes proper ventilation for photographic chemicals Spray booth with ventilation (shared?) Doors/Color Surface Neutrals since an art room is like a museum. Colors will be displayed in art work and posters Display walls in the classroom for critique (tack board) Flooring Sealed surface (neutral color) Floor drains Dark Room dark room connected to main classroom (spin in door) at least 15 enlarger stations and two trough sinks

possible camera monitoring system for darkroom safety equipment - shower/eye wash at least 2 film reeling closets

film drying cabinet print drying racks Chemical sink for mixing (inside or outside the darkroom)

Studio
Storage Large flat work storage shelves Drying racks Easels Printing press Paper drawers

Lighting/Windows/Walls Direct lighting Track lighting (zoned lighting) Needs to be able to darken room Wall surface suitable for display - cork board, etc. Electrical Outlets possible drop outlets/extension cords from the ceiling outlets for lighting Sinks Trough sinks with at least 5-6 faucets Acid resistant sinks Hot & cold water with mixing faucets Sinks space around the room for flow but not in a corner this will create congestion. Sink traps Drying racks/shelves near sink for brushes, pallets, etc. Ventilation to Remove Dust and Fumes Dust and fume removal charcoal filter Doors/Color Surface To the outside (double door) Neutral color Flooring Sealed surface (neutral color) Floor drains Chemical Storage proper storage for painting chemicals Proper area for disposal of chemicals

Office/Storage
Office space Phone access Computer access Color copier Storage for videos/DVD Storage shelves from floor to ceiling locked cabinets for chemicals and equipment Storage for posters/lessons/exemplars Collaboration area

located for easy access