Course description: The purpose of this class is to concentrate on further developing the student’s art skills with a concentration in 3 dimensional ceramics works of art. Students will learn wide variety of ceramic techniques and mediums, the process of a formal critique, related vocabulary, and will be presented with contemporary, multicultural, and historic images and lessons in 3-D ceramic art. There is $30 fee per semester. These fees are used to buy the supplies for the course and take the students on field trips.
Procedures - Students will come to class prepared to work; most of our time will be spent producing works of art. - Students will receive an equal balance of classroom instruction and instruction based on his or her individual needs. - Support for fellow art students is essential to a positive classroom environment. - Demonstration of techniques will be an integral part of the classroom structure. - Discussions of art history, social impacts on the arts, trends in art, careers in art, will beincorporated naturally into the course. - Students may not engage in counterproductive conversations and/or behaviors in class. - Students will be responsible for the care of classroom supplies. If a student damagessupplies due to neglect, they will no longer be allowed to use certain art making materials. Grading - Major class projects, critiques/examinations 50% - Homework, sketches, written, participation 50%