NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMON COURSE OUTLINE

ART 2203: Ceramics 2 (3 credits)

I. Effective Date: Fall 2007

II. Catalog Description: Continuing studio experience in wheel throwing, hand building, glazing, decoration and kiln firings. Projects emphasize exploring an individual direction that encourages a deeper understanding of ceramic art as well as skill development. Prereq: Art 1124, 3 credits SPRING MnTC Goal 2 & 6

III. Recommended Skills: Prerequisites: Art 1124

IV. Course Content:

A. Advanced thrown and handbuilt techniques

B. Glazing and clay types

C. Historic and contemporary techniques and ceramic artists

D. Kiln loading and firing

V. Outcomes: Students should be able to:

A. Identify and explain historic and contemporary ceramics styles, techniques, and materials. Demonstrate skills using ceramics materials and techniques to successfully complete class projects. MnTC Goal 2 (A); Goal 6 (A, B, C)

B. Create and explain original works of ceramics that explore a variety of formal problems of design and function. Demonstrate and explain a personal vision and visual expression and the ability to make aesthetic judgments through actual construction. MnTC Goal 2 (B); Goal 6 (A, C, D)

C. Identify and explain the basic visual elements that are common to all works of craft/art. Demonstrate the ability to use these visual elements in ceramics to create effective functional and sculptural ceramics. MnTC Goal 2 (C); Goal 6 (A, B, D)

D. Identify and explain influences and current trends in ceramics as they relate to the expression of human values, culture, and society. MnTC Goal 6 (A, B, C)

E. Discuss and explain the effectiveness of their creations and those of others by participating in class critique sessions. MnTC Goal 2 (D); Goal 6 (C, E)

VI. Evaluation: Individual instructors may devise their own methods for assessing performance.

Methods of evaluation may include:

A. Creativity in interpreting assignments

B. Technical skills demonstrated in completing projects

C. Participation in group critiques

D. Tests on terms and basic knowledge of ceramics techniques

E. Attendance and Participation