Course

20815294 Ceramics Sculpture 1
Course Information
Description
Introduces clay as a building material for creating sculpture. This class covers multiple hand-building methods of clay, including pinching, soft and hard slab building, coiling, building, solid forming, and carving. Students explore form and surface decoration through glazes, textures, carving, and imagery. This course provides experience in researching and critiquing other works of art. Lab safety and cleanliness are essential in this lab course.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Create 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 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 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 sculptural forms using the solid forming and hollowing out method
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Artwork
    Criteria
    Artwork demonstrates craftsmanship/skill and precision
    Artwork displays original personal expression
    Artwork reflects effort

  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, glazing, and cold finish
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Surface design demonstrates craftsmanship/skill and precision
    Surface design displays original personal expression
    Surface design reflects effort

  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. Develop original ceramic work
    Assessment Strategies
    Presentation
    Criteria
    Presentation includes at least one external source (research)
    Presentation identifies influences