Chabot College
October 1993
Replaced Fall 2006
Course Outline for Art 17
CERAMIC SCULPTURE
Catalog Description:
17 - Ceramic Sculpture
May be repeated 1 time
3 units
Construction methods in clay through design of three-dimensional and relief sculptures. Includes an
introduction to contemporary ceramic art history and fundamentals of firing procedures. 2 hours
lecture, 4 hours laboratory.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should:
1 develop craftsmanship and expression through abstract and non-representational works in clay;
2. understand basic ceramic glaze and firing terms and technology;
3. have a command over various surface adornment techniques such as sgraffito, relief carving and
englobe decoration;
4. be aware of current achievements of contemporary ceramic artists.
Course Content:
1. Exercises in hollow construction of sculpture using various clay assembly techniques as follows:
a. portrait bust
b. spirit house
c. sgraffito plate
e. Bas relief
2. Portrait head:
a. Clay, human size skull on armature,
b. Clay likeness on clay skull.
c. Making of multi-piece plaster mold.
d. Removal and reassembly of mold from clay model.
e. Slip casting. Formula for professional slip given.
f. Removal of mold and finishing of cast clay surface.
g. Mounting of fired head on base. Coloration of portrait head.
3. An “open” style of expression derived from human form.
a. Drawings of idea.
b. Armature building for plaster design; steel or wood.
c. Plaster form, built-up, on armature.
d. Finishing the surface according to the expression intended (texture and color considerations).
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture/demonstrations
Slide and video presentations
Library references
Individual guidance
Chabot College
Course Outline for Art 17, Page 2
October 1993
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Proof of completion of all work assigned throughout the term
2. Developed personal form of expression
3. Notebook of assigned projects
Textbook(s) Typical:
None
Special Student Materials:
old clothes
plastic bowls
pottery kit
fettling knife
spray bottle
paintbrush comb
large and small sponges
sur-form blades
cotton flannel (2 yards)
coarse canvas (1 yard)
underglazes (Englobe)
wire loop sgraffito tool
CT:kh Art17.Rev
Revised: 10/18/93
kk 7/26/01
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