Art 252 Intermediate Ceramics Syllabus

REQUIRED PROJECTS:

1.    For each half of the semester, you will be asked to choose a form introduced in Art 51 to explore further (e.g. bowls, lidded forms, teapots, etc.). In addition, you will be expected to pursue a specific approach to the surface of your forms (e.g. glaze decoration, slip decoration, plastic decoration, carving, etc.).  You may wish to explore a handbuilding technique, or a combination of wheel and hand built forms. You must put your proposal in writing, due by the second week of class.

2.       A research paper or gallery report. This will be explained in class.

3.       There may be an assigned mid-term and/or final project.

4.       A clay body experiment.

 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.    Participate in class discussions.

3.    Take a written test based on class lectures.

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.    First half semester projects-                     25%

2.    Second half semester projects-                25%

3.    Research paper or gallery report-             20%

4.    Test-                                                       10%

5.    Clay experiment-                                     10%

6.     Contribution to the studio/Attendance-    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 the use of the materials and craftsmanship.  

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.

At the end of the semester, some of the student projects from this class will be selected for photographic purposes and/or for student exhibitions.  I may need to keep your work for up to one year, but most likely will only need it for a few days.

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 beforecoming toclass.

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

sportigal@cerritos.edu

Lab Hours:

Monday               9:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Tuesday             12:30 PM to 8:45 PM

Wednesday        9:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Thursday            12:30 PM to 8:45 PM  

Friday                10:00 AM to 2:00 PM