VAFA181 Introduction to Ceramics
Department of Arts and Communication: Ceramics
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFA181 Introduction to Ceramics
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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Safe shop practices are emphasized. In addition to class studio time, are expected to work outside of class each week in the studio area under the supervision of a Lab Assistant or at home. It is required that all work be glazed fired by the date of the final. There is a material supply cost for this course.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Arts/Humanities.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Lectures, demonstrations, and practice introduce students to the historical, cultural, scientific, creative, and expressive basis of ceramics. Developing a personal viewpoint as an outgrowth of the ceramic process is encouraged by emphasizing historical perspectives, design, basic pottery skills, and exploration.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Apply ceramic hand-building techniques [Arts/Humanities];
- Explore wheel throwing techniques [Arts/Humanities];and
- Develop a beginner-level technical proficiency with ceramic processes.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- hand-building techniques, such as coil construction, slab construction, solid building, and pinching
- wheel throwing techniques
- glaze firing techniques
- historical developments and accomplishments within the field of ceramics
- safe shop practices
- use appropriate vocabulary to evaluate and critique personal work and that of their peers
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Works are assessed through critiques, based on the successful conceptualization, design, execution, and completion of specific assignments.
- Individual meetings with instructor are held to assess students' overall progress, artistic growth, and safe practices.
- Additional evaluative tools may include one or more of the following: performance-based tasks, discussions, exercises, written assignments, research-based reports, presentations, online activities, quizzes and/or exams.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Digital images and technology as selected by instructor are incorporated. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 12/04; Revised 6/09; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015; Revised 5/20/24