VAFA282 Ceramics II
Department of Arts and Communication: Ceramics
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFA282 Ceramics II
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- VAFA181 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- In addition to class studio time, students are expected to work outside of class each week under the supervision of a lab assistant. It is required that all work be glazed fired by the date of the final. There is a material supply cost for this course. Safe shop practices are emphasized.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Emphasis is placed on developing a consistent body of work stressing wheel work and hand building. Laboratory and practical study of clays and glazes are explored. Slide presentations, lecture, and demonstrations expose students to the history of world ceramics and current techniques used by today's ceramic artists and industry.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- achieve a higher level mastery of ceramic skills;
- apply technical knowledge of working with clays and glazes to design projects;
- complete a series of projects on the wheel and use hand-building techniques; and
- apply safe studio practices.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- development of a sense of form
- glazing techniques will be explored through laboratory study, practical knowledge, and methods to formulate and alter
- knowledge of ceramic raw material
- advanced wheel throwing and advanced hand building
- hump pots and a line blend
- 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;Revised 5/20/2024