ART
465, Advanced Ceramics Utilitarian
Assistant
Professor: Stephen Robison, Department of Art
Office
Hours: Mon & Wed 8:00-9:00 and 11:30-1:00 and By Appointment
Meeting
Place: Randall Hall 124
Time: Monday and Wednesday 9:00-11:30
Email: robisons@cwu.edu
Websites:
Suggested
Readings, Books:
Clay:
A Studio Handbook by
Vince Pitelka, Hands in Clay by Charlotte Speight, Working With Clay
by Susan Peterson, American Ceramics by Garth Clarke and Ceramics, A
Potters Handbook by Glen Nelson
Magazines:
Studio
Potter, Ceramics Art and Perception, American Craft, American Ceramics,
Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Art in America
FOCUS
ON A BODY OF UTILITARIAN WORK
Objectives:
1. Conceptual: To build on your knowledge
of historical and contemporary ceramics from around the world and focus on your
personal research directed towards influences within the context of
contemporary utilitarian work.
2. Visual: To further enhance your
awareness of form and surface in utilitarian ceramics.
3. Skill Based: To continue to grow your
skills on the wheel and techniques in handbuilding and to continue to gain a
broader understanding of firing and clay and glaze formulation.
Requirements:
1. You are required to enter three
research papers on the ART 465 blog. Each journal entry will include a minimum
of 4 images and a 200-words reflecting on the influence of the artists you are
researching. For each paper you will research contemporary
ceramic artists from; http://accessceramics.org/ or http://artaxis.org/artist.htm.
You can also use any of my blogs listed at the top of this syllabus.
You are required to enter your journal
entries in the blog. The blog address is http://art465.blogspot.com/
Your
research journals need to be completed by the specific date listed in your
attached calendar.
The grade weight for your Journal entries
will be 20 points for each
entry this will equal to 60
points at finals week. This is very important to your grade, complete these journal entries on
time. No credit for late entries.
2. You are required to complete all
assignments by their due dates, pieces not completed by the due date will not
receive credit full credit.
You are required to complete 3 major assignments, each
assignment counts for 21 points. You also have a possible 20 points for an
extra credit pouring vessel assignment, these points are not a given if you
create a pouring vessel, the pouring vessel will also be graded through a
rubric. 63 points for
projects
3. You are required to keep the studio cleaned,
well maintained and are required to load and fire your work. A general rule to
follow is “LEAVE IT BETTER THAN YOU
FOUND IT”. This is a health and safety factor along with a common
consideration for others who use this space. I will assign an area for you to
be in charge of. You will be
graded on this and receive 10 points.
Grading
All
project grades will be based on the grading rubric included in your three grade
sheets. Grade sheets need to be
brought to class on the day of the critique, print them up now and keep them in
your locker. Grade sheets are on the last pages of this document.
Points
Total
63 points for projects, 60 points for
journal entries, 10 points for firing, cleaning and studio maintenance,.
The total points
possible is 133.
Grade
scale
A=133-119
B=118-106 C=105-93 D=92-79 F=78 >>
Attendance
Policy:
Absence is permitted only in cases of
illness or other legitimate cause.
Students taking this course are allowed two unexcused absences during
the term. Students who accumulate more than two will have their points total
dropped by 10 points for
each absence above two. Illness is excused with doctors note. Other
legitimate excuses may need documentation also. Attendance is checked from the
first class meeting. It is the student’s responsibility to make up all class
work missed. When the number of absences for any reason (excused or unexcused)
exceeds 6 the
student will fail the class.
If you miss a lecture, video or demonstration it is your
responsibility to do individual research to figure out what needs to be done
for that particular assignment. If you have an excused absence see me during
office hours.
Tardiness
Policy:
If you are not here when I take attendance you will be
counted as absent, lectures and demonstrations are usually at the beginning of
class and interruptions will not be tolerated, if you have a good excuse you
can talk with me after class is over.
Music: Music is often played in the studio.
If anyone is irritated or just doesn’t like something that is being played then
they must speak up.
Students
are not to wear headphones during class time. Important information may be
addressed outside of lectures and students need to be able to hear me.
Assessment and
Learner Outcomes
COURSE: Art 465 Ceramics 3
1. Outline of
Course Content:
Art 465 Ceramics 3 The main focus in this class will be to
learn more about utilitarian objects.
2. Course Objectives: To learn more complicated issues with
techniques in ceramics and create a personal conceptual direction in your work.
To further enhance your awareness of form and surface in utilitarian and
sculptural ceramics through firing, slips and glazes. To build on your basic
knowledge of historical and contemporary ceramics from around the world.
3. Learner
Outcomes and Assessment Tools:
Learning Outcomes
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Assessment strategies
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1. Demonstrate proficiency in more advanced techniques.
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Assignments focusing on a variety of techniques and
applying specific technical parameters for each assignment.
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2. Demonstrate proficiency with ceramics and art vocabulary
and ability to conduct a visual analysis of 3-D work.
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Writing an artist statement for the purpose of
assessing the use of descriptive ceramics and art vocabulary in the
development and expression of your work.
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3. Integrate and apply conceptual concerns and or
utilitarian directions.
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Class critiques for each assignment, incorporating
individual presentation as well as group discussion for the purpose of
assessing the application of technique and conceptual development.
Assignments focusing on specific conceptual
parameters for each assignment.
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Health and Safety Rules:
Student
Copy
NUMBER 1 RULE
ALWAYS USE SAFETY
GOGGLES WHEN WORKING AROUND ANY POWERTOOL, OR HANDHELD GRINDING TOOL (i.e.
chisels or grinding bricks), AND A RESPIRATOR when working around dry
materials, dust and fumes! Dust from working with clay, glaze materials,
plaster, buffing compounds, and any material can cause health problems. Proper
respirators must be worn and smart clean up procedures must be followed.
Cleaning up any dry materials must be done in a wet procedure. Use adequate
water and sponge area clean never use a broom. Gloves and protective eyewear
must also be worn when working with the kilns. Protective eyewear for kilns
must be approved to protect your eyes from the intense rays that emit from the
kiln.
NUMBER 2 RULE
REMOVE
ALL Jewelry, TIE HAIR BACK AND NEVER WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING AROUND ANY POWER TOOL
(hand held or stationary). Things that turn can catch lose hanging items and
pull you into the tool or rip out your hair. This also applies when working
around any open fire or kiln. Also never wear nylon or any polyester when
working with any kiln or open flame. Cotton and Leather are the best materials
around the kilns.
NUMBER 3 RULE
THIS ONE MAY SEEM LIKE
COMMON SENSE; NEVER OPERATE ANY POWER TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY
PRESCRIPTION OR NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUG THAT IMPAIRS YOUR ALERTNESS!
NUMBER 4 RULE
Never eat or drink in
the studio and always wash your hands after working with materials, especially
before smoking, eating or drinking breaks. Also use protective gloves and goggles when working with
materials in a solution or in their dust form; they may be either caustic or
soluble.
NUMBER 5 RULE
DO
NOT USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN CHECKED OUT ON IT!!!!!!!
NUMBER 6 RULE
Lifting heavy objects such as clay bags and kiln
shelves need evaluation and you should seek help when appropriate.
Remember to always bend with the legs and not the back and always ask for help
when lifting any object beyond your capacity.
It is your responsibility
to talk to your professor if you feel that you cannot perform any task that may
be asked of you during the course of this semester.
Calendar for 465
(First Time in Utilitarian)
Week 1
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Wednesday
Jan 1st
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Assignment
1
5 Sets Due Jan. 18th
Crit on the 23rd
Research
Journal Assignment 1
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Week 2
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Monday
Jan 9
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Wednesday
Jan 11
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Week 3
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Monday
Jan 16
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Wednesday
Jan 18
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MLK day
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Assignment
2 The Vase
Due Feb. 1st
Research
Journal Assignment 2
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Week 4
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Monday
Jan 23
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Wednesday
Jan 25
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Crit on
Assignment 1
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Week 5
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Monday
Jan 30
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Wednesday
Feb 1
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Crit on
Assignment 2
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Week 6
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Monday
Feb 6
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Wednesday
Feb 8
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Assignment
3
The Big Jar
Critique on Feb. 22nd
Research
Journal Assignment 3
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Week 7
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Monday
Feb 13
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Wednesday
Feb 15
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Week 8
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Monday
Feb 20th
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Wednesday
Feb 22
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Presidents Day
No class
But try to WORK Last Piece due on Wed.
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WET CLAY
IS
Over TODAY
This
means trimming and slip work too.
Last
Bisques Loaded
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Week 9
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Monday
March 5
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Wednesday
March 7
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Last
glaze firings Loaded on Mon and Wed of Week 9
This week is
Glazing, Loading, Cleaning and….
FIRING FIRING FIRING
FIRING
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Finals
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Wednesday
March 13th
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Break Fast Potluck and Photo Shoot!? Final from
8:00-10:00
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