Art 253 Ceramics- Form and Content Syllabus

REQUIRED PROJECTS:

  1. This is an individual contract course.  You will be expected to write a specific proposal for your work this semester. This proposal is due by the beginning of the second week of class.
  2. A glaze experiment.
  3. A research paper or gallery report.
  4. There may be an assigned mid-term and/or final project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to your chosen work, you will be required to:

  1. Participate in class discussions.
  2. Practice safe and economical work habits and contribute to the maintenance of a clean, organized studio.
  3. Assist in the loading and unloading of the kilns.

GRADES:

Grades will be based on the following percentages:

  1. Semester projects- 60%
  2. Research paper or gallery report 20%
  3. Glaze experiment-     10%
  4. Contribution to the studio-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) 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 coming to class.

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