Ceramics 2

Ceramics 1 Notes

Refresher

Ceramics 2 

All second semester projects are problem-solving exercises.  You are required to complete 4 projects (2 glazed for 3rd Quarter and 2 glazed for 4th Quarter) and a final exam.  You are presented with problems, which you may solve using any technique or techniques (coil, slab, wheel or combination etc., sorry no pinch) as long as you meet the quality standards. You will need to draw out each project with decoration ideas and get your grading sheet initialed by me BEFORE you begin. The wheel project is the only exception. 4-6 students will be on the wheel for four weeks and then a new group will begin on the wheel, if you are pulled off a project you will have to find time outside of class (study halls, studio nights etc.,) to finish it or make other arrangements.  Remember you can’t leave clay sitting for too long until it dries and becomes unworkable.

Required Projects:

 Project #1                       Project #2                    Project #3                        Project #4

Wheel Mug #1                    Problem # 3                          Mask # 5                            Your choice

         OR                                      OR                                                                         from list                                  

Wheel Bowl #2                   Problem # 4

**FUNCTIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS** 

1. Even coats of Glaze

2. Craftsmanship

3. No Cracks

4. Even, rounded rim

5. Clean, even glaze line

PROBLEM #1 WHEEL MUG

1. 6” in height

2. Pulled handle in proportion to mug

3. Even, vertical sides

4. Footed- trimmed

5. FQS 

PROBLEM #2 WHEEL BOWL

1. 6” inside rim to inside rim 

2. Convex in form

3. Footed- trimmed

4. FQS 

PROBLEM #3- LARGE FORM 

No slab construction for this project

1. 12” or larger in one dimension (greenware)

2. Any form- sculptural or functional

3. Draw first on grading sheet, get teacher initials before beginning

4. FQS

5. Must be decorated using one of the following techniques:

·      Glaze inlay

·      Stamping/ impressing

·      Sprigging

·      Wax Resist 

PROBLEM #4  MATCHING SET

1.     Any functional table service set (cups, bowls, goblets, tea set. etc.,)

2.     4 cup minimum (project equivalent to coil mug 5” in height) NO Shot glasses- ty 

3.     Must match in size and/or in proportion & decoration

4.     FQS

5.     Draw first on grading sheet, get teacher initials before beginning

6.     Must be decorated using one of the following techniques:

·      Glaze inlay

·      Stamping/ impressing

·      Sprigging

·      Wax Resist

PROBLEM #5—Mask- 

 Animal, Superhero, Fantasy, Cultural - just to name a few ideas

1.     Research print out and drawing

2.     Cn 1 brown clay only

3.     Concave form with supportive armature 

4.      Slab / coil construction

5.     10” minimum length top to bottom (greenware)

6.     Well attached features

7.     Provisions for hanging

8.     Relieved interiors 

9.     3 color minimum

10.  May be glazed or acrylic painted 

CHOICE- LIDDED FORM

You may make any lidded form, using the quality standards below.  Examples would include a teapot, soup tureen, cookie jar or covered casserole dish.

1.     8” minimum in one dimension, exceptions may be made for more complex forms, such as teapots or for sets.

2.     Lid must incorporate a keeper & pass a 45- degree lean test

3.     FQS

4.     A minimum of 2 drawings of the proposed shape, including cross-sections of the lid design. Must be initialed by the teacher before starting project.

5.     Must be designed for its’ function. (Lug handles for casserole dishes, ladle cutouts on tureens, etc.,)

6.     Must be decorated using one of the following techniques:

·      Glaze inlay

·      Stamping/ impressing

·      Sprigging

·      Wax Resist

CHOICE- PUEBLO POTTERY

CHOICE—SELF TEST

For this project, you need to demonstrate what you have learned this year in pottery.  The project you select may be anything, including a repeat of a previous project, but it should be challenging.  NO WHEEL PROJECTS

1.     Project must be drawn on a proposal sheet and include details of decoration and cross-sections.

2.     You should come up with your own Quality Standards (minimum of 4).  These standards will be used to evaluate and grade the project.

3.     Instructor must approve project before starting. 

CHOICE- SLAB DWELLING

1.     Draw first on grading sheet, get teacher initials before beginning

2.     CN1 Brown clay only

3.     Building must have one of the roof types from handout

4.     Building must have an identity.  For example: Haunted house, Victorian, Santa Fe, Barn, Gingerbread, Castle, Log Cabin, abandoned, fantasy, etc. No Sky scrapers or Tepees because they lack in structural complexity. 

5.     Paper model of structure out of graph paper to scale-- taped together

6.     7” maximum in one dimension

7.     Tar paper cut to paper model-measuring by using grids or tracing

8.     Well seamed slab construction—attaching to tar paper and CRAFTSMANSHIP

9.     Base 

10.  Exterior decoration on all 4 walls of dwelling—sprigging and carving

11.  May be glazed or acrylic painted    

CHOICE- DISNEY

For this project you will create a functional ceramic piece that is based on Disney theme.  Let’s call this Disney, but this can include any school appropriate animation from Pixar, DreamWorks, etc.,  Ask if you have a question. How will you incorporate this idea in your piece?  How do you get the message across?   This is not a repeat of a project you might have already worked on in class. You create 4 quality standards-  this does not include your F.Q.S

1.     4 Quality Standards, separate from F.Q.S

2.     Drawing with details approved before beginning

CHOICE- OCEAN THEME

Your choice: mug, bowl, concave/ convex, teapot, that has an ocean theme.   You are welcome to research on the web for ideas concerning this project.  How would you include images such as starfish, mermaids, waves, fish, dolphins, seaweed, ships, coral or other nautical themed images to your piece?  I am only listing a few ocean ideas for you to incorporate—the possibilities and combination are limitless.  

1.      Create 4-5 quality standards, separate from F.Q.S

2.     Drawing with details approved before beginning

CHOICE- LANTERN

For this project you will create a slab lidded box without a top and pierce designs on all for sides.  The idea is eventually you will place a candle in it to view shadow designs as well.

1.     4 sided slab (include a bottom) 6 inches tall x 5 inches wide minimum 

2.     Convex lid with keepers

3.     Footed

4.     Design piercing all 4 sides

5.     F.Q.S  

CHOICE- DAY OF THE DEAD

For this project you will create a slab lidded box in the shape of a skull.  

1.  Slab lidded box 7 inches in height by 5 inches across at the narrowest point 

2. Lid with keepers

3. Skull decoration on lid- Eyes, nose socket and mouth

4.  Skull design must be symmetrical 

5.  Glaze inlay

***Any Extra Credit type of projects need a grading sheet and a drawing approved before you begin. ***  

ADDITIONAL SECOND SEMESTER REQUIREMENTS 

1. Folder—a folder must be kept and contain the following

   • Notes from lectures & discussions in class

   • All class handouts (including this one)- All materials will aid in reviewing for the final exam.

   • All grading sheets for projects- class is largely self evaluated and you keep records

   • Pattern and decoration worksheets

   • Any other notebook assignments made during the term 

It is important that you remember that the class is largely self-evaluated.  Therefore, you need to be responsible for your own performance and keep your own records of performance.  As long as you evaluate yourself in accordance with the grading standard and work to the quality standards for each project, you will become highly competent make of pottery and you will earn a decent grade.

I will work to help you reach your potential.  If you have the same goal, then we can’t do anything but succeed!  

GRADING STANDARD:

·      A= Work exceeds standards.  Work shows evidence of skills and effort beyond what is required for the project or activity.  Exceptional craftsmanship and creativity.

·      B=  Work meets standards.  Mastery of all required skills and techniques.  Good craftsmanship and evidence of effort.

·      C= Work is below standards in one or more required elements of standards, but project has been completed.  Student can provide evidence of effort.

·      F= Failure to complete work, lack of effort

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE?

Syllabus revised Fall 2023