I. ASCRC General Education Form
Group
Group IV: Expressive Arts
Dept/Program
Art
Course #
129A
Course Title
Prerequisite
Credits
3
Ceramics for Non-Majors
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Instructor
Trey Hill
Phone / Email
Trey.Hill@umontana.edu
Program Chair
R Chacon
Dean
S Kalm
III. Description and purpose of the course: General Education courses must be introductory
and foundational. They must emphasize breadth, context, and connectedness; and relate course
content to students’ future lives: See Preamble:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/gened/GEPreamble_final.htm
U 129A Ceramics for Non-Majors 3 cr. Offered intermittently. A general introduction to art
using ceramics. Less specialized than Ceramics I for fine arts majors. Credit not allowed
toward a B.A., B.F.A., or minor in art.
IV. Criteria: Briefly explain how this course meets the criteria for the group. See:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/ASCRCx/Adocuments/GE_Criteria5-1-08.htm
Students in Art 129 create original ceramic
artworks and participate in critiques of their
work and the work of other students.
V. Student Learning Goals: Briefly explain how this course will meet the applicable learning
goals. See: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/ASCRCx/Adocuments/GE_Criteria5-1-08.htm
1. Students create original ceramic artworks.
2. Students study ceramic artists.
3. Students participate in critiques of their work
and the work of other students.
VII. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form. ⇓ The syllabus
should clearly describe how the above criteria are satisfied. For assistance on syllabus
preparation see: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/syllabus.html
Ceramics 129 Winter Session 3 Credits
Monday through Friday 9:10 am – 12:00 noon art annex 128
Instructor: Trey Hill Trey.hill@mso.umt.edu
Office hours Tuesday 12:00 noon- 2:00 ceramics 243-6476
This course is a studio class in ceramics with an emphasis on preparing students for a more
self-directed approach to the medium. Students will learn the basics of kiln firing, mixing
materials, and construction techniques as well as developing there own ideas with the
material. Students will receive a broad overview of historical and contemporary ceramic
artists in order to better inform there own work. Class critiques will be held for each
completed project.
Grading Policy:
Grades will be based on the following criteria, # 1 and #2 account for half of your grade, #3
accounts for the other half:
1. Quality of work: Hard work, persistence and enthusiasm are fundamental prerequisites
for creating successful pieces. I will also grade on improvement, craftsmanship, and your
control of the material.
2. Completion of the assignments by the designated due date: you are required to
present a finished piece for class critiques and also share some of your thoughts about the
piece with the class. Completion of the assignments requires that you plan ahead so your
piece is fired on the due date, not just ready to be fired.
3. Attendance: As stated above attendance is ½ of your grade. If you attend 90% or
better of the classes, your attendance grade will be an A, 80%-90% a B, etc.
Materials Needed:
Optional:
Bucket and sponge
Respirator
Paint brushes, Chinese calligraphy type
Hair dryer, propane torch, heat gun
Towel
Plastic drop cloth
Fettling knife
Ribs, both rubber and metal
Sketchbook
Assignments
1. Historical Replication Part A: After viewing the historical images presented in class, select
one image that you find thought provoking, inspiring and or beautiful. You will copy this piece as closely
as you can. (Wet work Due, end of first week)
Part B: Make your own contemporary equivalent to the historical piece you copied. This piece may or
may not look anything like the one you copied in part A but should be the conceptual equivalent. For
example, if the piece you copied was a funereal jar dealing with mythological beliefs of the culture from
which it came, then your funereal jar should depict your own beliefs.
Due: Last Day of Class
2. 25 Face Mugs (minimum) These mugs will be made from porcelain clay and decorated
with faces of you fellow classmates as a memento of your ceramics for non-majors experience. On
Tuesday the 16th, we will have a painting session where you will exchange mugs with everyone in class,
they will paint you, you will paint them, so each mug will have your painting of your classmate on one
side and their version of you on the other.
ART DEPARTMENT POLICIES
N.A.S.A.D. requires 5 hours of studio “homework time” in addition to the scheduled class time for every
3-credit studio art course.
Art Dept building hours for currently enrolled students only. Art studio use requires being currently
registered in a specific studio course as course fees facilitate specific supplies. If not currently enrolled,
students will be asked to leave. Hours are 7A.M.-11:00 P.M. M-Sun.
Health and Safety Notes
No food or open beverage containers in art dept facilities. No pets or children under 18 not enrolled in
the course may be present at any time in the studios/class room. Abide by all college wide policies as
stated in the student conduct code www.edu/studentaffairs/policy/code.htm. No use of headphones in
the classroom. The instructor must be able to communicate easily with the student without undue
interference. Never leave valuables unattended. (There have been a few thefts, including an Ipod
theft last semester).
You are responsible for safe use of supplies.
By enrolling in a studio art course, you accept all
responsibilities. If you are sensitive to any materials or supplies, you must also assume all
responsibilities.
Academic Honesty. You may not for any reason copy words or visual images already created and/or
translate them into your art and work. This could be plagiary. You may not submit the same work for
two classes for a grade. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is
available for review online at www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
All cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off prior to class.
ADA If you have a documented special need and need accommodations for this course please contact
the Dean of Students at 406-243-6413.
Pick up all artwork by the scheduled exam day--or the last class period. This needs to happen or
artwork will be discarded. Please do not leave art work in the
Art office—this cannot be facilitated.
*Please note: As an instructor of a general education course, you will be expected to provide
sample assessment items and corresponding responses to the Assessment Advisory Committee.