100 10131 120 Ceramics (SCP) 882 130 Overview 140 150 9-12 160 170 180 210 01.4 The Arts - Visual Art 211 1.9.1 212 1.9.2 213 1.9.3 214 2.9.1 215 2.9.2 216 3.9.2 220 01.4 The Arts - Visual Art 221 3.9.2 222 4.9.1 223 5.9.3 224 5.9.4 225 226 230 02.0 Health and Safety 231 2.5.2 232 2.9.1 233 234 235 236 240 08.1 Social Studies - History 241 2.0.1 242 3.0.1 243 4.5.3 244 245 246 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 300 1. What practices and procedures are necessary for the running of a ceramics studio? 300 2. What are the safety concerns in a ceramics studio? 300 3. What are ceramic aesthetics? 300 4. What is form? 300 5. What is function? 300 6. What is the relationship between form and function? 300 7. How does form relate to surface? 300 8. What sculptural forms can be created though the medium of ceramics? 300 9. What is raku, and what other alternative means of firing exist? 300 10. What forms from the history of ceramics are important to us today? 300 11. What cultural contributions from the discipline of ceramics can we learn from today? 300 400 This course emphasizes the following concepts: the adherence and participation in equipment and studio maintenance, a knowledge of and adherence to necessary safety practices in the studio, an introduction to and the application of elements of art and principles of design to aesthetics in the discipline of ceramics, an introduction to and the usage of terms related to form and function, an introduction to and the usage of actual and visual examples of form and function, an introduction to and discussion of the relationship of form to surface, an introduction to relief and free-standing ceramic sculpture, anintroduction to installation sculpture, an introduction to alternative means of firing, such as raku, pit firing, and smoking, an investigation of seminal historical examples of functional, decorative, and 400 sculptural ceramics from around the world, an investigation and practice of decorative techniques in ceramics, and an introduction to and investigation of multi-cultural contributions to the field of ceramics. 400 500 Students will develop the ability to: 500 500 -- discuss and evaluate their own ceramic forms as well as current and historical works, 500 -- adhere to and apply safe studio practices, 500 -- discuss relationships of form and surface, 500 -- apply relationships in form and surface to their own ceramic work, 500 -- discuss relationships of form and function, 500 -- apply relationships of form and function to their own work, 500 -- identify and construct relief sculpture, 500 -- identify and construct free-standing sculpture, 500 -- identify anmd discuss installation sculpture in the medium of ceramics, 500 -- recognize and explain alternative means of firing ceramic ware, 500 -- identify and discuss selected examples of functional, decorative, and sculptural 500 ceramic forms, 500 -- identify and apply a variety of decorative ceramic techniques, 500 -- apply components of multi-cultural aesthetics to their own work. 500 500 600 All students will: 600 600 -- draw original and historical ceramic ware as a means to comprehension 600 of form, 600 -- discuss aesthetics of ceramic form, 600 -- use a variety of handbuilding techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab, 600 -- use a potter's wheel, 600 -- use and distinguish glazing, underglazing, and overglazing techniques, 600 -- participate in studio maintenance and firing preparations. 600 700 1. Homework is used as a formative and summative evaluation tool. 700 2. Short answer, matching, and fill in the blank quizzes are used to access concrete 700 information such as vocabulary, equipment,use, and procedures. 700 3. Project evaluations may take the form of group critiques, rating scales, checklists, 700 written narratives, and teacher interviews. 700 4. A portfolio is a demonstration of skills learned and of personal, aesthetic growth. 700 A portfolio is a body of work and stands as a visual record of the creative process 700 experienced throughout the semester. 700 5. Group discussions and critiques give insight into the creative process and problem- 700 solving, providing an avenue for learning, how to talk about art, how to view art, and 700 how to improve one's skills. 700 800 1. visits to ceramic artists' studios 800 2. museum and/or gallery visits 800 3. virtual gallery tours led by student docents 800 4. visiting artists 800 820 Blandino, B., (1984) Coiled Pottery. Radnor, PA. Chilton. 820 Branfman, S., (1991) Raku. Iola WI. Krause Publications. 820 Burleson, M., (2001) The Ceramic Glaze Handbook. 820 Casson, M., (1977) The Art and Craft of the Potter. Woodbury, NY. Barron's 820 Educational Series. 820 Chappell, J., (1977) The Potter's Complete Book of Clay and Glazes. New York, NY. 820 Watson-Guptill. 820 Clark, K., (1983) The Potter's Manual. Edison, NJ. Chartwell Books. 820 Fraser, H., (1979) Glazes for the Craft Potter. Westervile, OH. A&C Black. 820 Luchessi, B., (1979) Modeling the Head in Clay. New NY. Watson -Guptill. 820 Nelson, G., (2002) Ceramics: A Potter's Handbook (6th Edition) New York, 820 NY, Wadsworth. 820 Peterson, S., (1992) The Craft and Art of Clay. Englewood Cliffs, NY. Prentice Hall. 820 Shafer, T., (1976) Pottery Decoration. New York, NY, Watson-Guptill. 820 Tourtillott, S. ed., (1992) 500 Bowls. Asheville, NC. Lark Books. 820 Warshaw, J., (2003) The Practical Potter. London, England. Hermes House 820 820 websites: 820 incredible @art department 840 Ceramics students study the sculptural qualities of useful art objects. Students develop a variety of skills in hand building and decorative techniques using specific tools and materials for each process. Thoughtful and considered design of utilitarian pieces is emphasized as are function and form and surface relationships. Students also investigate the transformation from 2-dimensional to 3-dimensional as related to sculptural form as well as create in relief and free-standing modes. Creative solutions to practical problems are sought. The history of pottery and the contributions of various cultures to the field of ceramics is introduced, discussed, and applied to student ceramic work.