Fall 2016 ART 361 Ceramics II Instructor: Trudy Golley Contact: [email protected]403-342-3453 Office Hours: 944E Thursdays 1:00 to 4:00 pm or by appointment Course Description: ART 361 Ceramics II Academic Credit: 3.00 Prerequisites: ART 261, 231, 233 and 241/243 Class time: Section A Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:50 a.m. to 2:00 to 4:50 p.m. Location: room 944A + B East Campus RDC Calendar entry: Emphasis is on hand building and surface enrichment. (3 academic credits) Learning Activities: ART 361/363 is a studio course designed to give the student maximum flexibility in developing a resolved body of ceramic work that exhibits critical awareness, professionalism, indi- viduality and innovation. Ceramic techniques, ideas and history will be explored through demonstra- tions, visual presentations, critiques, group discussions, and assigned projects that are designed to exploit the various approaches and methods of forming. The sculptural possibilities of both functional and non-functional forms will be covered. This course will consist of completing a series of assigned ceramic projects. Students will be using mostly high temperature (cone 9/10) materials and technology and will learn to make and test glazes, apply surface treatments to their work and load and fire electric and gas kilns. Students in ART 361/363 are responsible for bisque firing their own work and par- ticipating in class gas firings. The projects assigned will revolve around two to three week modules in which technical methods will be the central focus and will be used by the individuals to create works that grow from conceptual problems given. This will allow for the greatest amount of latitude in terms of creativity and personal expression. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course the students will be able to: • Employ various ceramic processes. • Employ the physical skill required to create ceramic forms • Analyze ceramic objects employing vocabulary required for informed discussions/critiques. • Identify and employ basic design principles and elements to generate ideas for ceramic works. • Research and explain material on topics relevant to ceramic projects. • Demonstrate healthy and safe studio work habits when using clay, glazes and firing kilns Course topics covered will include: 1. Surface development and glazing 2. Throwing and form development on the potter’s wheel. 3. Hand-building with slabs 4. Making and using press moulds 5. Basic clay and glaze technology (lab projects will be assigned) 6. Generating and recording ideas and observations (sketchbook) 7. Loading and firing kilns 8. Health and Safety 9. WHMIS Training 10.Written research projects and artists statements Outside readings and research will be assigned and/or posted on Blackboard. Blackboard activity will be tracked and counted toward your participation mark. A notebook or sketchbook will be kept as a diary containing outlines of problems, thumbnail sketches of solution possibilities and thoughts about personal visual pursuits. Ideas and thoughts, if not recorded, fade away or are displaced. ART 361 Ceramics II. Fall 2016 Visual Art Department. Red Deer College 1
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Instructor: Trudy Golley Contact: [email protected] 403-342-3453 Office Hours: 944E Thursdays 1:00 to 4:00 pm or by appointment Course Description: ART 361 Ceramics II Academic Credit: 3.00 Prerequisites: ART 261, 231, 233 and 241/243 Class time: Section A Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:50 a.m. to 2:00 to 4:50 p.m. Location: room 944A + B East Campus RDC Calendar entry: Emphasis is on hand building and surface enrichment. (3 academic credits)!Learning Activities: ART 361/363 is a studio course designed to give the student maximum flexibility in developing a resolved body of ceramic work that exhibits critical awareness, professionalism, indi-viduality and innovation. Ceramic techniques, ideas and history will be explored through demonstra-tions, visual presentations, critiques, group discussions, and assigned projects that are designed to exploit the various approaches and methods of forming. The sculptural possibilities of both functional and non-functional forms will be covered. This course will consist of completing a series of assigned ceramic projects. Students will be using mostly high temperature (cone 9/10) materials and technology and will learn to make and test glazes, apply surface treatments to their work and load and fire electric and gas kilns. Students in ART 361/363 are responsible for bisque firing their own work and par-ticipating in class gas firings.!The projects assigned will revolve around two to three week modules in which technical methods will be the central focus and will be used by the individuals to create works that grow from conceptual problems given. This will allow for the greatest amount of latitude in terms of creativity and personal expression. !Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course the students will be able to: • Employ various ceramic processes. • Employ the physical skill required to create ceramic forms • Analyze ceramic objects employing vocabulary required for informed discussions/critiques.• Identify and employ basic design principles and elements to generate ideas for ceramic works. • Research and explain material on topics relevant to ceramic projects. • Demonstrate healthy and safe studio work habits when using clay, glazes and firing kilns!Course topics covered will include: 1. Surface development and glazing2. Throwing and form development on the potter’s wheel.3. Hand-building with slabs4. Making and using press moulds5. Basic clay and glaze technology (lab projects will be assigned) 6. Generating and recording ideas and observations (sketchbook)7. Loading and firing kilns 8. Health and Safety 9. WHMIS Training 10.Written research projects and artists statements !!Outside readings and research will be assigned and/or posted on Blackboard. Blackboard activity will be tracked and counted toward your participation mark. A notebook or sketchbook will be kept as a diary containing outlines of problems, thumbnail sketches of solution possibilities and thoughts about personal visual pursuits. Ideas and thoughts, if not recorded, fade away or are displaced.!
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Primarily, evaluation of student work will be based on the quality of work presented in finished assign-ments, as well as the instructor’s perception of what the student has accomplished. The criteria for evaluation will include the quality of each completed work, the depth of investigation given to new methods and concepts, the quality of approaches or solutions to each project, and student’s dedica-tion to learning and meeting project criteria. Assignments in Ceramics are largely completed during class time. Therefore, attendance to the course is mandatory and recorded. Participation in class and in class discussions will also be a factor in grading. The goal of class critiques is for students to en-gage in the analysis of each other’s work through meaningful discussion of: the strengths and weak-ness of each project’s design elements, the overall artistic quality, its craftsmanship, use of materials, its creativity and innovation. Grading is based on cumulative effort and output over the course of the semester plus participation and attendance in class.
There are two grade periods in each semester: mid-term and the end of term final grade assessment. Final Grading will take place following the last class. It is important to note the grade at midterm is only a guideline mark to give you a sense of how you are progressing. The final mark will reflect the entire term and overall performance. Note: While official evaluations will take place at the middle and end of term by means of group and/or individual critiques, ongoing evaluations will be made throughout the term with regard to participation, attendance and studio performance. There are no final examinations!Out of class work: At least six hours of weekly independent studio investigation will be necessary for a full engagement with the material presented in class. The studios are available after-hours and on week-ends to students registered in Ceramics.!Revision of Work Projects will be graded as the course proceeds, however any project may be revised for re-evaluation and submitted at the end of term individual interview which is the review of your term’s work.!Overall Course Evaluation Projects and Assignments 85% • Throwing projects (15%)• Hand-building projects (30%)• Kiln technology + firing (10%)• Model and moulding making (10%)• Quizzes and research assignments (10%)• Glaze technology and ceramic surfaces (10%)!Attendance 10% Cleanup/ Participation 5%!Grading System- Letter Grades Descriptor A+, A, A-...Excellent work. Complete comprehension of all concepts. More work than required. Excel-lent craftsmanship, depth of investigation and commitment.!B+, B, B-...Good work. Good comprehension of all concepts. All work completed. Good craftsman-ship, depth of investigation and commitment.!C+, C, C-...Satisfactory work. Satisfactory comprehension of all concepts. Most work completed. Sat-isfactory craftsmanship, depth of investigation and commitment.!D+, D...Passable work. Weak comprehension of all concepts. Less work completed. Weak craftsmanship, depth of investigation and commitment.!ART 361 Ceramics II. Fall 2016 Visual Art Department. Red Deer College � 2
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F...Failing work, little or no evidence of comprehension, craftsmanship, depth of investigation and commitment.!Grading System: Letter grades ( RDC Calendar) Grades below C do not normally transfer to universi-ties or art colleges!
!Important dates: !September 07 First day of classes for the Fall termSeptember 16 Last day to register or add/drop course for the Fall 2016 termOctober04 Emergency response day October 10 Thanksgiving Day. College Closed. Studios accessibleOctober 28 Mid-term assessment feedbackNovember 10 College open. No credit classes November 11 Remembrance Day. College Closed.November 23 Last wet clay day December 04 Last chance glaze firingDecember 07 Last Ceramics class. Clean-up and final critique December 07 Last day of classes for the Fall term. December 07 Last day to withdraw from Fall courses and receive a WDDecember 08 Individual interviews/final reviews. Sign-up sheet will be posted.December 17 All work and tools must be removed from studio.!Attendance Requirements and Late Assignments !Attendance may take many forms. Lack of attendance may impact the students’ ability to successfully complete the course. Students are required to attend all classes and to work in class. Therefore, at-tendance and active participation in class is mandatory. Attendance will be taken at the begin-ning of each class. More than two unexcused absences as well as late arrivals will adversely affect the final grade and will result in a reduction of the grade by up to 10% or half a letter grade. Demonstrations and discussions will begin promptly at the start of the scheduled time for the class, making punctuality a priority for all, as the information covered in the discussion will not be cov-ered again. Since meaningful participation in the class discussions of finished assignments presumes having your completed your work, unexcused late assignments are accorded lower grades than those submitted on time and will lose 10 points immediately following the missed deadline. Therefore, miss-ing a scheduled critique of a class project will result in a grade, for that project, that is automatically 10 points lower.!Student Dispute, Appeal and Misconduct Processes
Please be familiar with what constitutes academic misconduct, as well as the consequences. Plagia-rism involves submitting work in a course as if it were the student’s own work. Plagiarism may involve the act of submitting work in which some or all of the phrasing, ideas, or line of reasoning are alleged
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to be the submitter’s own but in fact were created by someone else. The complete RDC policy is avail-able on the College website
Student resources, rights and responsibilities
This course may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Students should refer to the RDC College Calendar for a list of excluded courses.
Classroom Learning Resources may be available to students in alternate formats.
Students should be aware that Personal Counselling, Career, Learning and Disability Services are pro-vided by RDC. Inquire about locations at Information Desk. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss their specific learning needs with the appropriate service provider.
It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the information contained in the Course Outline and to clarify any areas of concern with the instructor. Changes to the course outline may only be made through discussion and negotiation between the instructor and the class with a majority of the class agreeing to the changes and are subject to review and approval by the Associate Dean.
Students should refer to the Appeals: Formal Policy, Appeals: Informal Policy Resolution Policy and Student Misconduct: Academic and Non-Academic Policy should they have any questions or concerns about the Course Outline that cannot be resolved with the instructor.
Health and Safety Health and Safety are of primary concern and will be dealt with as part of this course. Students will be expected to participate in assigned studio tasks such as regular studio clean up at the end of each class. Completed tasks will be tracked and counted towards the participation mark. Eating and drink-ing in the studio areas at RDC is strictly forbidden. Food and beverages may consumed in the ‘Patch’ seating area outside of the studio.!Studio Materials Fees are applied to studio courses to off-set the cost of printed material, art materi-als, models, slides, video and equipment maintenance.!Required Materials and Tools: Please mark all of your tools with your name High temperature clay: $20 to $40 per 20 Kg box. Available from Visual Art DepartmentPottery Tool Kit (Bookstore)Kemper S10 toothed steel scraper (Bookstore)Old Toothbrush or Denture brush with stiff bristlesBox of disposable latex, nitrile or vinyl glovesSoft natural sponge (sometimes called an ‘elephant ear’)Large synthetic clean up spongeCotton towel, large bath size (Value Village is a good source)Water bowl (4 litre ice cream bucket is good)Various containers (yogurt containers etc. different sizes)Plastic, clear (dry cleaning bags are good)5 green plastic garbage bags2 rolls of good quality two-ply toilet paperPair pantyhoseRoll masking tapeRespirator suitable for toxic dusts. (must have or you will not be able to work in clay & glaze rooms)Apron, coveralls or lab coat
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1 pair of good fitting work gloves, with leather palms/fingers for loading and unloading kilns.Bamboo brushes, various sizesKitchen knife, fork and spoonAnd…implements for making texture etc. Always be on the look out!Notebook: A standard three ring binder is recommended. There will be reference material handed out and /or posted to Blackboard in this format!Required TextsThe Ceramic Process by Anton Reijnders Recommended Text The Potter’s Workbook by Clary IllianThe Artist’s Complete Health and Safety Guide, by Monona Rossol!Studio EtiquetteAll Visual Art spaces are communal work areas. Each student has the right to use thesespaces to the fullest, and the responsibility to work together to keep the spaces functioning.!Cell PhonesMaking or receiving calls or text messages on personal cell phones during scheduled class timesor visiting artist lectures is strictly prohibited. Please turn your phone off during class or lecturetimes. Exceptions may be made for individuals with pregnant spouses, young children, or familymembers in palliative care. Please speak to your instructor if one of these situations applies toyou. When class is not in session cell phones must be used with the utmost discretion. Please be sen-sitive to those working around you and step out into the hallway to make or receive a call.!MusicPersonal stereos (iPods and MP3 Players) are not allowed while class is in session unless the instruc-tor of the class has given permission. During class sessions the instructor may authorize the playing of music on the studio sound system. Remember that the studios are cooperative workspaces, be con-siderate of those working around you during class and after hours.!Personal PropertyPlease be respectful of other people’s property and possessions. To prevent unauthorized use, labelall of your tools and materials and lock them up when you are not around. Do not use toolsand materials that do not belong to you.!MessIt is very frustrating to have to clean up someone else’s mess. If you make a mess, big or small,clean it up before you leave the space. Return all tools, equipment, and materials to their properplaces before leaving the studio.!MannersPlease treat each other with respect and courtesy. RDC has a zero tolerance policy on personalharassment and discrimination in any form.!“There is hope in the honest error, none in the icy perfections of the mere stylist.” Charles Rennie MacIntosh, Glasgow, 1901 !!Associate Dean:!Date: !ART 361 Ceramics II. Fall 2016 Visual Art Department. Red Deer College �5
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