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SYLLABUS FOR CERAMICS AND CERAMICS AND CERAMIC SCULPTURE______________________________________________________________________

Instructor: Anne BullockOffice: 509.524.5188

Email: [email protected]

Course: Ceramics I, II, III, 1:30-4:20 p.m., T and Th Course: Ceramics and Ceramic Sculpture , 6:00 -8:50 p.m., T and ThWalla Walla Community College, Fall, 2012

Location: Ceramics Lab, Gilbert Building, Corner of Tausick Way and East Isaacs

2012-2013 WWCC Catalogue Course DescriptionsCeramics I Introduction to theory, history, and aesthetics of ceramics with

emphasis on various hand building methods.Ceramics II Intermediate study of theory, history, and aesthetics of

ceramics using hand building methods with a focus on wheel

throwing.Ceramics III Advanced study of theory, history, aesthetics of ceramics using

hand building and wheel thrown forms.Ceramics and Ceramic Sculpture Theory, history, aesthetics of ceramics and sculpture using hand

building and wheel thrown forms.

COURSE FORMATClay classes meet T Th in the Gilbert Building on the Corner of Tausick Way and East Isaacs.

The day session runs from 1:30-4:20 and the night session runs from 6:00-8:50. Attend thesession for which you are registered. Class sessions are structured into segments of formal andinformal critiques, demonstrations, independent work, in-class documenting, writing andsketching, discussion over reading, DVD and image viewing, small group work and whole classactivity. Each class session you receive points for Arriving on Time Prepared to Work, points forClean-up and Community Chore, and points for Focused Participation. Additionally, you will begiven points for in-class teacher directed activities (responding to an image in writing, definingterms, giving written feedback on an art related DVD, etc.). Students are expected to put in aminimum of 6-8 hours per week.

OPEN LAB TIMES

Students currently enrolled in a WWCC ceramics or sculpture course are allowed labaccess during Open Lab to check on projects, read at the CeramicsLibrary, practice on the wheel, glaze ware, and hand build. Students mustfollow lab procedures and policies. A lab manager is on site preparing labmaterials, fixing equipment, mixing glazes, preparing kiln shelves, etc.The lab manager is available to answer questions and assist students.Lab times are announced and walk-ins are encouraged when the green

flag, posted at the east entrance, is visible from curbside.

Hans Coper

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EVALUATION Product and outcome are important to the evaluationof student work. However, process and progress areemphasized.

Evaluation is based upon these behaviors, assignments, andintended learning outcomes: Meet deadlines early and on time Turn in assigned paperwork (critiques, response sheets,

notebook, etc.) Follow through with ideas and projects Acquire skill sets of managing clay processes (designing,

drying, constructing, trimming, decorating) Demonstrate competencies with methods of constructing

with clay (wheel, coil, pinch, modeling, soft slab, stiff slab and composite work) Demonstrate a growing understanding of design fundamentals and aesthetics Apply a working knowledge and understanding of ceramic terms

Initiate projects evidencing applied skills and competencies Demonstrate safe and healthy practices within the lab Apply consistency in craftsmanship

Exhibit in-class focus and concentration Attend each lab for the entire 3 hours Listen actively Arrive to class on time prepared to work Participate in the clay community as a member exhibiting a cooperative, team spirit Maintain a safe and clean work space for self and others Complete a mid-term and demonstrate a working knowledge of ceramic terms Document understanding and assimilation of concepts in the Process Portfolio Initiate your own projects (Students select the best 10-15 glazed projects for final critique ) Experiment with Assigned Projects (Due one week from introduction of project) Experiment with Homework Assignments (Due one week from introduction of project) Regulate emotion and behavior by being open to suggestion and coaching Complete and participate in mid-term, ongoing and final critique/evaluation processes

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▦Grading is determined by 1)Process and 2)Product.

50% Process ▦Process Portfolio (Organize a Cumulation of Sketches, Documentation,

Design Ideas, Decorating Ideas, Glaze Record, Planning, Class Notes,

Notes from Reading, Articles Notated, Print-outs, Handouts) ▦Daily Points (Attendance, On Time, Focused Attention, Cleaning)

▦Homework

▦Mid-term Terms to Know

▦Critiques and Evaluation Processes

▦Responses to viewing projects, images, in-class writing

▦Asks mindful questions, contributes to discussions

▦Brings in objects, links, articles and books related to ceramics and

sculpture to share and help develop areas of interest and skills ▦Develops skill sets related to the clay medium (kneading, wedging,

drying, throwing, hand building, glazing, constructing, smoothing,maintaining tools, keeping clay plastic, etc).

50% Product ▦Evidence of applied understanding and skill sets

▦Craftsmanship (attention to glaze application, no cracks, softening of

object"s rims and bases, i.e.) ▦Exhibits careful, deliberate and thoughtful effort

▦Application of in-class directives

▦Design resolution by application of design elements and principles

▦Compositional harmony

▦Solid form and stable construction

▦Evidence of applied construction techniques and strategies

DISABILITIES COORDINATORTo request accommodations related to a disability, contact Claudia Angus, Ph.D.,

Coordinator of Disability Support Services, at 527-4262 or email [email protected].

A 90-100%B 80-89%C 70-79%D 60-69%F 0-59%

Instructor to Student

I will do my best to accommodate you having a successful and productive quarter.If you have any special needs or requests, please inform me of ways that I canbest accommodate your learning ASAP.

Anne Bullock

Maria Martine

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Tips on Managing Clay Use only Cone 10 stoneware or porcelain clay purchased from the WWCC Bookstore.Place a project on a bat or board to avoid handling clay ware excessively.Watch weather conditions -- cover with dry cleaning plastic to slow drying process;adjust the plastic regularly. Ask the instructor when in doubt.Place wet greenware on west shelves in lab.Place bone dry projects on the kiln room"s shelves marked “for bisque fire”.Work is bisque-fired (first-fired) when it is nicely trimmed, edges smoothed, andstructurally sound -- good craftsmanship is evident. Cracked pieces are not fired.Practice pots and early throwing attempts are not fired.Once a project is glazed, on a small slip of scrap paper write down the name of the glazeapplied, how many glaze layers were applied and in what order. Then place that slip ofpaper inside the project; finally, place the project on the kiln room"s shelves labeledCone 10 for the final high firing.In your Process Portfolio sketch each project and list the glazes used.Glaze must end #-inch up from the floor of the piece. Base must be CLEAR of glaze.Work that is signed with your full name and year is fired.

Never give up on a piece or throw it away; check with the instructor about next steps.If you find your piece on the Not-Ready-to-be-Fired-Yet-Shelf, figure out what needs tohappen for it to be fired; if in doubt ASK the instructor. You didn"t do anything wrong, noneed to be angry or embarrassed -- you are learning.

Community Positivity prevails.Ask questions.Place your bad mood, hard day, ruffled feathers on a shelf and let clay take you away.Have a grievance? Don"t stew, discuss your issue with the instructor at an appropriatetime or add an idea to the suggestion box. Some of the systems that work in the lab areideas suggested by your peers. I appreciate input.Professional, engaging and pleasant behavior is expected.If you see materials or equipment that need maintenance, please inform the instructor.Re-cycle, re-purpose, re-use dry cleaning plastic, newspapers, soda cans, plasticcontainers and clay.During discussions offer up appropriate, to the point comments and questions.Bring in info related to ceramics, let"s keep each other up to date with links, books,articles, and objects to share with the class.The curriculum for Ceramics and for Ceramics & Ceramic Sculpture varies. If you signup for the afternoon Ceramics class you cannot drop in or substitute an eveningCeramics and Sculpture class. Likewise, if you sign up for the evening Ceramics andSculpture class you cannot drop in or substitute an afternoon Ceramics class.

Remove all projects, tools, clay and personal effects from the building by December 11.

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CLASS SCHEDULE for Ceramics and Ceramics & Ceramic Sculpture

Sign InWrite your name and time of arrival on the sign up sheet

Afternoon class begins at 1:30 p.m. Evening class begins at 6:00 p.m.

Set Up (10 minutes) Check the white board for directives Examine projects for dryness and adjust to facilitate slow drying Check your folder located in file drawer near west entry

Set out notebook (Process Portfolio) Set out tools Change into work clothes Settle in near demo table and white board for Community

Community (35 minutes) Announcements

Students take notes in Process Portfolio Demonstration/Instruction/Lecture/Image Study Introduction of Project Explain Homework Assignment Q&A/Discussion

Students at Work (1 hour and 50 minutes) Have more than one project going on Projects are due one week after they are introduced Homework Assignments are due one week after they are introduced Conferences with Intermediate and Advanced Students Assist instructor with kiln and glazes for credit (optional)

Wrap up (15 minutes) Clean work spaces Update Process Portfolio -- document progress, record ideas, organize

notebook, review handouts, read/take notes from Ceramic Monthly magazineslab library, list glazes used, sketch, plan, list next steps

Community Chore

Sign outAfternoon class ends at 4:20 p.m. Evening class ends at 8:50 p.m.

Bernard LeachShoji Hamada Susan Peterson


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Suggested texts

The Complete Potter by Steve Mattison

The Craft and Art of Clay by Susan Peterson (American)

The Encyclopedia of Pottery Techniques by Peter Cosentino

The Japanese Pottery Handbook by Simpson, Kitto, and Sodeoka

250 Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets for Potters by Jacqui Atkin (UK)

The Complete Potter"s Companion by Tony Birks (UK)

NOTE: If you have limited funds and want to get current information about ceramics and a varietyof kinds of information, subscribe to Ceramics Monthly -- a one year hard copy subscription costsabout the price of a decent clay text. Alternately, subscribe to the free daily newsletter from http:// ceramicartsdaily.org (this on-line newsletter is produced by Ceramics Monthly ).

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