Course

20815290 Ceramics 1
Course Information
Description
Introduces clay as a creative material to broaden one's skills and knowledge of the general and contemporary topics in ceramics. Students will cover multiple methods of building with clay, including pinching, soft and hard slab building, coiling, and throwing on the wheel. Explores form and surface decoration through glazes, textures, carving and imagery. Encourages participation and provides experience loading and firing kilns. Lab safety, and cleanliness is important in this lab course.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Create functional and/or sculptural forms using the pinch method
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Artwork
    Criteria
    Artwork demonstrates craftsmanship/skill and precision
    Artwork displays original personal expression
    Artwork reflects effort
    Artwork shows pinch method with even walls
    Attachment methods are effective

  2. Create functional and/or sculptural forms using the coil method
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Artwork
    Criteria
    Artwork demonstrates craftsmanship/skill and precision
    Artwork displays original personal expression
    Artwork reflects effort
    Artwork shows coil method with even walls
    Artwork shows intentional form and secure attachments

  3. Create functional and/or sculptural forms using the slab method
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Artwork
    Criteria
    Artwork demonstrates craftsmanship/skill and precision
    Artwork displays original personal expression
    Artwork reflects effort
    Artwork shows the slab method effectively
    Artwork shows effective attachments

  4. Create wheel thrown forms using the pottery wheel
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Artwork
    Criteria
    Demonstrate craftsmanship/skill and precision
    Vessels display walls with even thickness
    Vessels show a well-crafted foot
    Artwork reflects effort
    Cylinder is 4-inch diameter and 6 inches tall
    Bowl is 6-inch diameter and 3 inches deep

  5. Create ceramic sculptures that withstand the drying and firing phases of ceramic production
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Artwork
    Criteria
    Artwork shows effective use of forming methods without unintended cracks or breaks or glaze defects

  6. Use stains, underglazes, and glaze
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Surface design demonstrates craftsmanship/skill and precision
    Surface design displays original personal expression
    Stain settles effectively
    Underglaze surface is uniform without visible brush strokes or patchiness
    Glaze shows effective thickness control and application boundaries

  7. Demonstrate problem solving and creativity when working with a material that involves multiple steps
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Artwork shows effective use of surface treatment
    Artwork shows successful use of forming methods without unintended cracks or breaks or glaze defects

  8. Analyze local, global, cultural, and historical influences in three-dimensional art
    Assessment Strategies
    Artwork, Presentation

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