Ceramics II

BAC-322G

Instructor:                              Ken Turner

Telephone:                             206-241-7058

 Email:                                     Ken_Turner@antiochseattle.edu

Credits:                                   3-4

Quarter:                                  Winter 2008

Location:                                Antioch University Seattle

Prerequisites:                         Completion of Ceramics I or equivalent

Day & Time:                          Tuesday 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Teaching Liaison:                  Jayashree George, DA., A.T.R.-BC

 

COURSE INTENTION

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to build on the skills developed in “Introductory Ceramics I”, and creatively apply their skills toward their artistic goal.   In this ceramics course students will learn advanced, hand building, and glazing techniques while focusing on techniques they wish to further explore.  Students will be required to complete an assignment using the potter’s wheel, and other assignments contained in this syllabi.  However, self-guided and motivated students may wish to make proposals (in writing, before the third class) to the instructor regarding special projects. Further, the student will, by the conclusion of the course have gained more confidents in their ceramic knowledge, and their abilities to work creatively with clay.

Prerequisites: Completion of Ceramics I, Ceramics I Equivalent, or Special Applications – Raku, or Ceramics - Primitive Techniques Today.

 

LEARNING GOALS

  1. To realize the potential of their creative spirit through the medium of clay.
  2. To recognize and realize the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of working with clay, and to except and come to terms with clays humbling qualities.
  3. To build a higher-level understanding of the ceramic process, creating an awareness of the benefits of clay as a useful tool in their art therapy studies and practices.
  4.  To develop a deeper knowledge of the ceramic process, and become more confident with their hand building and glazing techniques.
  5.   Communicate an idea or emotion through their artwork.
  6. To develop a deeper knowledge of the ceramic process, and become more confident with their hand building and glazing techniques.
  7.   Communicate an idea or emotion through their artwork.

 

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

  1. Regular attendance at class lectures and discussions;
  2. Participation in class exercises and discussions;
  3. Completion of assignments;
  4. Utilizing studio time;

 

DEMONSTRATION AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING

 

1.      Class attendance:  Students are expected to attend all classes and satisfactorily complete all assigned work.  Failure to attend 90% of the classes for a course will adversely affect a student’s assessment unless appropriate make up work is completed.  Failure to attend 80% of the classes for a course will result in no credit for the course unless otherwise determined by the course instructor.

2.      Participation in class discussion and activities.

3.      Completion of assignments

4.      Clean up, and consideration of others.

5.       Cultural diversity assignment:  Write a short paper related to ceramics of another culture.  Biographies of artists, potters working in traditional / nontraditional ways, potteries or techniques. Book, article, gallery, museum show, or video reviews, ceramic technology.

6.      Late assignments:  Assignments are to be submitted on their due date.  If the assignment is not satisfactorily or thoroughly completed, you may have the opportunity to re-do the assignment.  Credit is granted for this course upon satisfactory completion of all course assignments.

7.      Students will be expected to learn the following techniques and complete the related assignments by the due date.  Advanced students may negotiate special projects for credit with the instructor.  The student must discuss their idea with the instructor, if agreed the student will present their proposal to the instructor in written syllabus form by the 3rd session.

8.   All written assignments must be submitted electronically.

 

   9.   Expect techniques not covered in this syllabus to be introduced.

 

·        Proposals for students requesting extra credit. (Due 3rd week).

·        Ritual Rattle; One example of a simple “pinched” clay form (pinch pot). (Due 4th week)

·        Personal Drinking Vessel: Create a drinking vessel that reflects and relates to your personality. Consider size, weight, form, balance, texture, color, etc. (Due 5th week)

·        Terra Sigallata – Foil Sagger piece (Due 7th week)

·        Cultural Diversity assignment. (Due 7th week)

·        Two examples of “Wheel Thrown Forms” one horizontal bowl or plate form, and one vertical cylinder form. (Due 8th week)

·        Create a “Personal Altar” combining three or more of the techniques above.  (Due 9th week)

·        Display a working knowledge of ceramic vocabulary.

·        Display care and craftsmanship in all work produced throughout the creative process.

·        Self evaluation; a written paper describing what you learned in this course. To be submitted electronically. (Due10th week)

 

EXTRA CREDIT CRITERIA AND OPTIONS

Students wishing to receive an extra credit for this class must apply for it through the registers office and must complete an extra 30 hrs. of approved work by the instructor in order to receive the credit.  BA students may receive 1 extra credit only.  MA students may receive 2 credits if applied for and completed the required 60 hrs. of approved work.  Students may complete the extra credit assignment suggested by the instructor, or they may chose to submit a written syllabi and a request to the instructor for approval of a special project.  This request should be presented to the instructor during the second class meeting.  Students may withdraw their request for an extra credit up to the sixth week of classes, but will be subject to a financial penalty if they do so; consult your adviser or the registers office for further information.

 

All students must present written syllabus (submitted electronically) outlining their extra credit project even if the student chooses to instructors’ assignment 1 or 2.  Please include the following:

1. Quarter, year, and number of credits.

  1. Your intentions.
  2. Your learning goals.
  3. Your learning experiences.
  4. Demonstration of learning
  5. Reading materials

Instructors suggested extra credit assignment 1: 

Research a historical, or contemporary ceramic artist, or movement and write a paper describing their contributions and affects on the art world.

 

Instructors suggested extra credit assignment 2:

Research in depth a specific ceramic technique.  Write a paper on your findings and produce physical examples.

 

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

Students will be expected to learn the following techniques and complete the related assignments by the due date:

 

 

Week One 

1/8/08          Distribute and discuss syllabus.  Make notations of possible modifications based on class feedback.  If revisions are necessary, students will receive revised syllabus on week two.  Explain studio policies, safety, and clean up.

                    Discuss ceramic Terms and Definitions hand out.

                    Discuss specifics on “Cultural diversity assignment”. (Due 7th week)

                    Discuss special project ideas with students.

                    Explain extra credit criteria.

                    Assignment One; “Ritual Rattle.”  Demonstration of making and attaching simple pinched clay forms.  The introduction of coil building.  (Due 4th week)

 

Week Two 

1/15/08        Personal Drinking Vessel: Assignment Two: Create a drinking vessel that reflects and relates to your personality. Consider size, weight, form, balance, texture, color, etc. (Due 5th week)

 

Week Three

1/22/08       “Wheel Thrown Forms” Assignment Three: Two examples; one horizontal bowl or plate form, and one vertical cylinder form. (Due 8th week)

 

Week Four  

1/29/08        Mid-Quarter Evaluations handed out and collected.  Discussion and critical evaluation of glaze fired work.   Assignment one due.

Assignment Four: Terra Sigallata – Foil Sagger: Explanation and demonstration of technique.  (Due 7th week)

 

  Week Five   

2/5/08          Discussion based on mid-quarter evaluation of previous week.  Assignment two due.  Stiff slab construction techniques demonstrated.

Assignment four: Create a personal altar or shrine combining three or more of the techniques you have learned.  You may also use other techniques, and add elements other than clay.  For example:

Feathers, branches, flowers, paper, candles, oils, etc.  Be prepared to talk about your altar, choice of elements and their symbolism.  Did you discovery anything about yourself while creating your alter?   (Due 9th week)

 

Week Six       

2/12/08        Wheel throwing and trimming demonstration.  Assist students with various projects.

 

Week Seven  

2/19/08        Cultural diversity assignment due.  Assist students with various projects.

 

Week Eight

2/26/08        Assignment three (Wheel Thrown Forms) due.

 

Week Nine

3/4/08          Assignment four due.  Private, and group discussion of “Personal Altars” assignment.  End of quarter Evaluations handed out.

 

Week Ten

3/11/08        Group critique of assigned and unassigned work.  End of quarter Evaluations collected by a student and returned to Jack Johnston, Office Manager’s, box in the front office.  Final assignment due.  Self evaluation, a written paper describing what you learned in this course. Must submit electronically.

 

Antioch University Seattle is committed to providing "reasonable accommodations" to qualified students with a disability in order to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to benefit from and have access to programs and services.

 

Students in need of accommodations should contact the Disability Support Services (DSS) Office (206-268-4151 or 206-268-4403). TTY: 206-728-5745