Course Syllabus
SYLLABUS FOR POTTERY II
Mr. Wilson
Course Description: A study of the clay industry at the present time. Class time will include listening to lectures, videotapes and project work time. Attention will be based on hand building methods, craftsmanship, and some time spent on the wheel if it can be done safely. Class time will be used to work on larger and more creative projects and to watch teacher led demonstrations. The project due dates vary, so use your time wisely and it may require you to work on two projects at once. Pottery is much like art and is integrated with all other disciplines. Pottery II will focus on preparing students to further their knowledge and the understanding of ceramics as a visual art.
Objectives:
To understand Pottery in relation to history and the different cultures.
To develop critical and creative thinking skills and the perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing art.
To develop the skills necessary for understanding and applying techniques and processes.
To organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through the knowledge of organizing principles of design and art elements.
To be able to choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.
To reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
To perceive connections between visual arts and other disciplines.
To develop an awareness of art as an avocation and profession.
Exam: The exam will be counted as one fourth of your final grade for the course and it will be performance based.
Sketch Books: A sketchbook is MANDATORY for my art classes. You will use your sketchbook to complete your sketchbook drawings for the week and they will be graded on Fridays. This is Ceramics II and outlines and half drawn images will not be accepted. Do the very best you can on these assignments. No more than 2 drawings per page if the book is 8 ½” X 11”. If it is a small sketchbook only one drawing per page.
Incomplete's: Will be given only in the case of certifiable extended illness, or severe personal
problems. NO incomplete will be given if your absences are unexcused. IF YOU MISS A
CLASS IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU MISSED!!!! This includes ISS.
Grading:
Class Participation =
Tests
Quiz
Sketchbook =
Projects
Daily grades =
PERCENTAGES DEPEND ON WHAT TRANSPIRES IN EACH GRADING PERIOD