Art 152 Ceramics-Handbuilding

CERRITOS COLLEGE CERAMICS

ART 152/CERAMICS-HANDBUILDING

MR. PORTIGAL

COURSE SYLLABUS

REQUIRED PROJECTS:

 1.  Textured Slab Cylinders         4.  Modular Forms

2.  Altered Slab Cylinders             5.  Final Project

3.   Colored Clay                           6.  Glaze test

 Each project will be explained in detail, and each technique will be demonstrated in class.  You should expect to do more than one of each project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the class projects, you will be required to:

1.  Keep a sketchbook (unlined) of all your ideas, sketches, and notes from class.

2.  Take a written test.

3.  Participate in class discussions.

4.  Practice safe and economical work habits and contribute to the maintenance of a clean, organized studio.

5.  Assist in the loading and unloading of the kilns.

GRADES:

Grades will be based on the following percentages:

1.  Project #1         10%

2.  Project #2         15%

3.   Project #3         10%

4.  Project #4         15%

5.  Final Project-     20%

6.      Glaze test-       10%

7.      Written test-     10%

8.  Attendance and preparedness-        10%

The criteria for grading will be the successful and timely completion of all projects; effort and  growth; the quality and originality of your projects; and use of the materials and craftsmanship.

Attendance and Preparedness:

Timely and regular attendance is crucial to your success in this class. It is the policy of this college that when your hours of unexcused absences exceed one more than twice the number of class hours per week, you are subject to exclusion from the class. Each time you are late will be counted as one-half of an absence. You must always come to this class prepared to work; each time you are not prepared to work will be counted as one-half of an absence. Do not use class time to purchase materials. Failure to attend the final class meeting may result in a failing grade.

For insurance purposes, the only people allowed in this classroom are students who are currently enrolled at Cerritos College. Please do not bring any visitors (children, nephews, nieces, friends, etc.) into the classroom for any reason.

Cell phones and other electronic devices, when used in the classroom, are considered to be a disruption of the educational process. Please turn them off before comingto class.

I can be reached at the following phone number: 562-860-2451, x2614

The website address for the Ceramics program is: www.cerritos.edu/Ceramics

Lab Hours:

Monday               9:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Tuesday            12:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Wednesday         9:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Thursday             12:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Friday                 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM