Ceramics

Recommended Placement: 2 Semesters of Beginning Ceramics

Credits: 5 per semester

College Prep Course

Intended to improve skills and develop creative expression in both functional and nonfunctional ceramic projects. Students work toward learning/improving techniques, and craftsmanship.  Students will develop an understanding of processes of both traditional and modern forms and techniques and make comparisons.  Students will learn how to photograph their work and upload into the digital classroom. Students will participate in critiques evaluating themselves and others using the elements and principles of design. 

Time management skills are crucial.

Course Objectives:

The student will:

1. Express original ideas through an understanding of the elements of art and principles of design, as verified by the development and completion of assignments.

2. Improve the skills necessary to work with ceramic media in the development and completion of three-dimensional art projects. (Hand building, throwing on the potter's wheel, glazing and finishing techniques) Additional emphasis will be on good craftsmanship, as verified by completed projects.

3. Increase understanding of historical perspectives in ceramics by investigating written materials; slides; videos; illustrations on individual styles; and cultural themes as verified by completed written assignments and art projects.

4. Students will set individual learning goals and assess personal outcomes.

5. Develop the ability to make informed aesthetic judgments about works of art, nature, and objects in the total environment, as verified by teacher observation.

6. Demonstrate understanding and use of vocabulary and terminology associated with ceramic art as verified by observation, assignments and tests.

7. Demonstrate safe and proper use and care of tools and materials, and equipment as verified by teacher observation.

8. Participate monthly in class critiques and presentations.

9. Students will use the elements and principles to make positive comments about each other’s work and post them to the digital classroom.

10. Work safely and appropriately online in various platforms.

Recommended Placement: A passing grade in two or more semesters of Ceramics and teacher approval.

Credits: 10 (Weighted Grade)

College Prep Course

This class is an intensive challenge to build a portfolio for submission to the College Board or to create a professional artist website. Students will use the internet to read instructions for a summer assignment and 12 breadth projects and 8 pieces on a theme of their own choosing. Students must be ready to work independently for a sustainable amount of time. Students must be capable of asking for help, completing research, taking and applying criticism before entering the class.

The AP 3D Design portfolio can include many different kinds of three dimensional works.

Course Objectives:

The student will:

1. Use the internet to read instructions for the summer assignment.

2. Express original ideas through an understanding of the elements of art and principles of design, as verified by the development and completion of assignments

3. Use advanced skills necessary to work independently with a variety of art media in the development and completion of two dimensional art projects. Additional emphasis will be on good craftsmanship, as verified by completed projects.

4. Develop a historical perspective in art by recognizing varying individual and cultural themes and styles, as verified by completed assignments.

5. Develop the ability to make informed aesthetic judgments about works of art, nature, and objects in the total environment, as verified by teacher observation.

6. Demonstrate understanding and use of vocabulary and terminology associated with art as verified by observation, assignments and tests.

7. Read instructional materials online related to art assignments, write and make simple mathematical computations necessary in assigned activities, as verified by projects.

8. Participate and display original art work in the school art show.

9. Submit a portfolio to the College Board or create an artist website.

10. Photograph artwork, edit, and upload artwork in the appropriate format.

11. Demonstrate an understanding of copyright laws as it pertains to art and digital imagery.

12. Work safely and appropriately online using various platforms.