SRJC Course Outlines

12/18/2024 12:06:56 PMART 35A Course Outline as of Fall 2022

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ART 35ATitle:  BEG HAND BLDG CERAMICS  
Full Title:  Beginning Hand Building Ceramics
Last Reviewed:11/9/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled4.006 min.Lab Scheduled70.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total6.00 Contact Total105.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  P/NP Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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An introductory course in hand-built ceramics, glaze, and engobe/underglaze decoration technique.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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An introductory course in hand-built ceramics, glaze, and engobe/underglaze decoration technique.
(P/NP Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2022Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2022Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Create hand-built functional and non-functional form employing clay as a medium.
2. Identify the unique contemporary and historical characteristics of hand-built ceramics.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify and evaluate visual elements of functional ceramics.
2. Use clay, glaze, tools and materials for hand-built ceramics.
3. Employ basic hand-building techniques to make ceramic object.
4. Apply both basic glaze and engobe/underglaze decoration techniques to functional and
    non-functional forms.
5. Describe the hand-built and firing processes for ceramics using specialized vocabulary.
6. Demonstrate a creative process with both disciplined work habits and risk-taking
    experimentation.
7. Examine and analyze examples of diverse cultural hand-built ceramics to arrive at aesthetic
    and technical judgments.
8. Define health and safety issues that arise from the use of materials and equipment to maintain
    a ceramic studio.

Topics and Scope
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I. Hand-Building Techniques
    A. Coil
     B. Pinch
     C. Soft slab
     D. Firm slab
 
II. Hand Built Forms
    A. Functional form: cup, bowel, vase, pitcher
     B. Non-functional form
    
III. History of Ceramics - Cultural Context
    
IV. Decoration
     A. Glaze
     B. Engobe/underglaze
     C. Slip
 
V. Glaze, Slip, and Engobe/Underglaze Application
     A. Spray
     B. Brush
 
VI. Firing Process
     A. Raku firing
     B. Gas and electric firing
     C. Safety
 
VII. Concepts and Elements of Historical and Contemporary Hand-Built Ceramics
 
VIII. Proper Handling of Equipment and Hazardous Materials in a Studio Environment
 
All topics are addressed in both lecture and lab components of this course.

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1.  Complete ceramic history exam
2.  Ceramics terminology quiz
 
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Portfolio presentation to include 5 - 10 pieces, such as:
   A. Use clay coil to make functional form
   B. Use soft clay slabs and coil to make an organic form
   C. Use firm clay slabs to create a geometric form
   D. Decorate hand-built form with glaze, slip and engobe/underglaze
   E. Employ historical and contemporary surface decoration
   F. Examine history of ceramics devoted to hand-built ceramics
2. Group critique

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
65 - 80%
Portfolio
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
10 - 15%
Exam and quiz
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 20%
Attendance, participation, and group critique


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More. Illustrated edition. Cobb, Sunshine. Voyageur Press. 2018

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