Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Art 143
Decorative Techniques in Ceramics: Beginning I
*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT:
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
*Hours By Arrangement
Units
18
18-36
54-144
2-4
Hours per term.
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course is for students who have some knowledge of basic ceramics forming techniques and who want to
focus on surface decorating. Students will learn about many materials and techniques that can be used to
enhance the surface of a ceramic object, and will begin to critically assess their own work. Not repeatable.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of texturing techniques, colored clay, slips, stains, oxides, and glazes.
2. Identify and broaden his/her personal aesthetic.
3. Critically analyze and assess his/her own and peers' work.
4. Demonstrate safe use of materials, studio, and tools.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will create a plate incorporating texture and slips.
Students will create, glaze and fire a vessel using colored clay.
COURSE CONTENT:
Texturing methods, colored clays; slips, stains, oxides, and glazes and their application; and basic design techniques.
Criticism of student work.
Contemporary and historical work pertaining to techniques covered.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1. Instructor demonstrations
2. Instructor lectures and individual instruction
3. Group discussion and critiques
4. Discovery exercises
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Contemporary Pottery Decoration (recommended, not required)
John Gibson
Chilton Book Co.
1989 (Most current edition) recommended, not required
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments
1
Weekly Writing Assignments
1
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
50
20
15
15
%
%
%
%
Review of portfolio of completed class assignments
Critiques: positive participation in giving and receiving feedback
Review of notebook/journal
Demonstration of safe use of materials, studio and tools.
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, P/NP, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Prepared by:
Pass / No Pass
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Mary Law
Content Review Date: Fall 2013
Revised 04/13
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Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass