Ceramics 1

Course Description

Ceramics 1 is an introductory course in the use of a classic art medium, clay. This course teaches fundamental 7 hand building techniques, the vocabulary, and a basic knowledge base of ceramics skill sets. Students will learn the firing, recycling process and the history behind the classic medium as well and apply their knowledge to create personal pieces.

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Unit 1 (Wedging)

I can identify and reproduce the wedging process using the ceramic medium.(VA:Re8.1HS11/Va:Cr2.1.HS111)
I can identify an air pocket in clay and the three different types of wedging. (VA:Re9.1HS11)
I can describe and explain the different stages of clay when presented with tangible examples.(VA:Re9.1HS11)

Unit 2 (Sculpt)

I can apply my knowledge of the ceramic terminology in the planning, creation, and written self assessment.(VA:Cr1.1HS1)
I can describe and explain the differences between sculptural and functional art.(VA:Re9.1HS11)
I can create a signature stamp using the sculpting technique with an incised base design that relates to the handle.(VA:Cr1.1HS1)

Unit 3 (Pinch)

I can apply my knowledge of the ceramic terminology in regards to the pinch technique to formulate the planning, creation, completion, and written self assessments. (VA:Cr1.1HS1)

I can identify and reproduce the additive process in the ceramic medium.(VA:Re8.1HS11/Va:Cr2.1.HS111)
I can investigate the cultural and historical context of pinch pot vessels. (VA:Cn11.1HS11)
I can infer the appropriate colorant for the appropriate clay body and apply it.(VA:Cr2.1HS11)
I can describe the differences between sculptural and functional art. (VA:Re9.1HS11)
I can create a vessel using the pinch hand building method, containing three or more additives, that when completed contains a personal component. (VA:Cr1.1HS1)

Unit 5 (Slab)

I can identify the slab hand building technique (VA:Re8.1HS11)
I can Identify the three ways to create a slab.(VA:Re8.1HS11)
I can create a slab pot vessel that includes a flange and a lid cut at a 45 degree angle. (VA:Cr1.1HS1)

Unit 6 (Thrown)

I can describe and explain the steps for throwing on a kick wheel. (VA:Re9.1HS11)
I can apply my knowledge of the ceramic terminology in the creation and written self assessment.(VA:Cr1.1HS1)
I can describe and explain the differences between hand built and thrown.(VA:Re9.1HS11)
I can create a thrown vessel using a kick wheel with uniform walls and an incised foot.(VA:Cr1.1HS1)

Unit 7 (Bas/Drape)

I can apply my knowledge of the ceramic terminology in regards to the Slab, Sculpting, Molding, Stamping, and Drape technique to formulate the planning, creation, completion, and written self assessments. (VA:Cr1.1HS1)

I can identify and reproduce the process of making Bas Tiles in the ceramic medium.(VA:Re8.1HS11/Va:Cr2.1.HS111)
I can investigate the cultural and historical context of Bas Tiles. (VA:Cn11.1HS11)
I can describe the differences between stamping and molding in the ceramic medium. (VA:Re9.1HS11)
I can create two or more tiles containing: sculpting, stamping, molding, and/or drape in a unified theme. (VA:Cr1.1HS1)

Unit 8 (Final/Compilation)

I can apply my knowledge of the ceramic terminology in regards to the seven hand building techniques to formulate the planning, creation, completion, and written self assessments. (VA:Cr1.1HS1)

I can identify and reproduce my desired design to create a cohesive design in the ceramic medium. (VA:Re8.1HS11/Va:Cr2.1.HS111)

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