Ceramics Syllabus
Essential Questions
(that we have to ask ourselves again and again and again):
Why are ceramic objects art?
Are all ceramic objects art?
What choices can I make to express myself with the ceramic object?
Technically, how do I create a ceramic object?
Content (what are we going to learn?)
- About types of clay and ceramic objects
- How to form and manipulate clay through handbuilding
- How to form and manipulate clay on the wheel
- Firing steps and process
- Surface decoration steps and process
- History of ceramics
- Composition – two and three dimensional
- Architectural forms
- Function and design
- Ceramic tiles
- Ceramic sculpture
- Ceramics and personal expression
- A step further – installations and other art forms
- How to participate in a critique
Outcomes (what will we be able to do?)
- Consciously make choices that communicate ideas in our ceramic objects
- Demonstrate proficiency in working with clay and surface decoration
- Use and maintain ceramic equipment
- Solve visual problems creatively
- Reflect on artwork of one's own and of others
- Participate constructively in critiques
Assessments (what things will be graded?)
- Ceramic objects
- Written Assignments
- Art History Project
- Final Project
- In-class projects
- Critiques
- Participation
Grading Criteria (what is our grade based on?)
- Level of Self-Challenge
- Content and communication of work
- Rubric of each assignment
- Effort and Attitude
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