{Ceramics 2}
Course Syllabus
I. Course
Descriptions:
This class is an advanced presentation of clay techniques
with sculpture techniques making up a large portion of the course. Students would also learn intermediate
techniques in regard to throwing on the wheel, and gain more advanced
information on glazes and glazing techniques. The class will focus on
developing new and intermediate skills within hand building, mold making, slip
casting, and wheel throwing. This will
enable students the opportunity to work with motivated peers in a smaller class
environment. Ceramics II will provide
students with the needed advanced tools and classroom space to make a more
developed and advanced body of work.
II. Instruction
Philosophy:
A.
IN CLASS: You are
expected to operate in a safe manner.
Horseplay is prohibited. Stay in
your general work area, and do not linger around the classroom or storage
areas. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD is allowed in the classroom due to health
hazards. All school rules pertaining to
cell phones, head phones, and hats continue to be upheld in this classroom.
B.
CLEAN UP: You are
expected to clean up after yourself after each class. This includes clay,
tools, and work area(s). All materials must be properly put in its assigned
area in order to work successfully in the ceramic studio. This also includes
any duties that you are individually assigned. This will be discussed further
in class.
C. PASSES: You may only request a pass to the lavatory
or nurse. All other reason should be
dealt with during your ADVISORY. Any
abuse of passes will cause your privileges to be taken away.
D. RESPECT FOR OTHERS: Do not touch other people’s work or
materials. Everyone is expected to treat
each other with respect. Failure to do
so will result in disciplinary measures.
III. Course Goals:
· To promote
knowledge and appreciation of clay, tool, and materials as they relate to
craftsmanship and artistic expression.
· To explore
the elements and principles of design as they are combined to produce functional
and non-functional objects.
· To develop
interest, self-confidence, personal satisfaction and creativity in solving art
problems.
· To develop
positive work habits towards care and usage of clay, proper set up, safe
operation, clean up of tools and personal work area.
·
To develop the skills necessary to create, in
writing, a critique of art works (self, peer, master pieces).
IV. Major Course
Projects and Instructional Activities
·
Hand-building Techniques
o
Pinch
o
Coil
o
Slab
·
Molds
o
Slab
o
Drape
o
Casting
·
Wheel
· Alternative
Processes (Additive & Decorative)
V. Course Assessment
Plan and Grading Plan
All projects & class participation will be graded
with a rubric, which will be given out and reviewed at the beginning of each
assignment. Your grade will be determined
as follows:
60%
Projects/Tests
20%
Sketchbook/Quizzes
20 % Class Participation
VI. Required and
Recommended Readings
· Experience
Clay, Davis Publications, Inc.
· Practical
Solutions for Potters
· Potter’s
Directory
· The
Potter’s Manual
· Ceramic
Class Series
· Ceramics
Monthly Magazine
· Pottery
Illustrated Magazine
