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Name of Course: CERAMICS 1-4
Name of Teacher: Cynthia Quigley
E-Mail Address: cquigley@ aptoshs. pv.k12.ca.us
Voice Mail # 654 Room# G112 Preparation Period: 1
I. Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills)
This course has a prerequisite, Introduction to Art. It also fulfills the University of California ‘F' requirement. In Ceramics, students learn about the nature of clay, glazes and kiln firings. They experience various hand building, wheel throwing, and sculpture techniques as well as explore design possibilities in green ware and bisque ware. Students will learn about the technical and historical aspects of clay by reading Nelson's Ceramics and by viewing and responding to other media. To continue on with Ceramics 2-4, students must receive a ‘C' or better in Ceramics 1.
In Ceramics 2-4, students are required to write a term paper on a specific ceramics process or a specific cultural period in art history. In these advanced courses, students also spend time doing studio activities such as loading kilns, mixing glazes, recycling clay. They further develop their wheel throwing skills in making larger more refined pieces. They also make more complex constructions by combining different techniques.
II. Materials Provided (name of textbook, other resources, video used ,etc.)
Ceramics by Glenn C. Nelson
Filmstrips on clay processes
Videos demonstrating forming and glazing processes
Videos showing examples of various ethnic art pieces
Videos on famous artists or periods of art
Slides showing art history and current examples of AHS student work
Clay, tools, slips, glazes, kilns, etc. are provided by the department.
III. Materials Required
1. A materials fee of $20.00 is required for each semester of ceramics. This helps pay for the clay, stains, glazes, and tools.
2. Students are encouraged to bring an apron or old shirt to protect their clothes.
3. Basic drawing and writing tools are required, such as pencils, pens, paper, etc.
IV. Goals (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills, etc., ESLRs must be referenced ,standards alignment)
1. To create a safe learning environment in which students respect the school's equipment and tools by using them properly. They respect art media by learning proper handling of clay and chemicals. They respect each other and their teacher by being polite, positive, and a contributing citizen to the group. (ESLR C, D, E)<o:p</o:p
2. To create an awareness of the geological and chemical nature of clay and glazes. (ESLR A)
3. To use problem solving techniques in building and designing successful projects out of clay. (ESLR A, C)
4. To learn how to construct functional and sculptural projects through various building techniques. (ESLR A, C)
5. To utilize different design techniques.
6. To use the imagination in striving for creative expression which is unique and personal. (ESLR C, D)
V. Units of Study (activities)
1. Reading and discussing information on the nature of clay, glazes, forming processes and kiln firings is very important. This is presented through textbook readings, lectures, filmstrips and videos.<o:p</o:p
2. Students study ceramic art history by reading and viewing slides presented in class.
3. In Ceramics, students learn handbuilding techniques such as: pinch, coil, slab, modeling, and carving. They create bowls, bottles, boxes, tiles, plates, planters, lamps, etc.
4. Wheel throwing techniques are explored the second quarter of instruction. Advanced Ceramics students will utilize this forming tool first quarter. They will follow similar design problems as the beginning students, or they may explore ‘new' areas.
5. Under glaze design techniques such as: impressed, sgraffito, inlay (mishima), slip trailing, and relief, are also explored by students.
6. Sculpture is utilized in either abstract or representational form. (ESLR A, B, C)
7. Advanced Ceramics students write a process paper and present it to the class during the first quarter. They need to utilize technology for research and/or presentation. (ESLR A, B, C)
VI. Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.)
1. Quizzes and tests on background information
2. Projects and evaluation sheets
3. Drawings of visual examples presented in slides, videos, magazines, and books.
4. Portfolio/folder of drawings, worksheets, and evaluation sheets.
5. Process paper completed by Advanced Ceramics students.
VII. Grading Policy
Tests, (includes final exam), worksheets, sketches 25%
Effort, attendance, clean up, citizenship 25%
PROJECTS 50%
VIII. Class Procedures (missed assignments, make up work assignment format)
Daily participation is mandatory. It is the student's responsibility to find out what she/he and failed to complete and turn it in. If studio work is missed, it can be made up either at tutorial, at lunch or on certain days after school. If a project breaks or explodes in the kiln, it should be replaced. A student needs to put legible names and periods on all pieces made at school. He/she should follow it thought the various firings and be aware of where it is located. The teacher has from 70-110 students at times and cannot always be aware of the exact location of 300-400 objects!!
CLEAN UP IS ALSO MANDATORY!! All students must contribute to the classroom clean up as well as their individual spaces. Otherwise, the teacher will issue dire consequences.
IX. Behavioral Expectations (and consequences)<o:p</o:p
1. Be in your seat by the 2nd bell.<o:p</o:p
2. Listen quietly to instructor's demonstrations and lectures.
3. Ask appropriate questions when confused.
4. Help with the clean up procedures.
5. Respect all students regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and appearance.<o:p</o:p
6. Respect all tools, machines, equipment, etc.
7. Do not throw clay or tools in or outside the classroom.<o:p</o:p
8. Do not use foul language!!
CONSEQUENCES: Warning, detention, call or letter home, referral, behavior contract, parent conference, removal from class.
**I have read and discussed this syllabus and the classroom procedures with my student. I am aware of the $20.00 Materials Fee. I am aware of the behavioral expectations, and I am willing to support the Ceramics teacher.
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