Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Advisory
Art 144
Decorative Techniques in Ceramics: Beginning II
Art 143
None
None
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
18-36
54-144
2-4
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course is for students who know basic ceramics forming and decorating techniques and who want to
improve on surface decorating. Students will learn how to mix materials that can be used to enhance the
surface of a ceramic object. They will critically assess their own work and that of their classmates.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Demonstrate a working knowledge of decorative techniques, including some executed on the potter's wheel.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic formulation and mixing of colored clay, slips, stains and oxides, and glazes.
Demonstrate a broader ability to critically analyze and assess his/her own and peers' work.
Demonstrate safe use of materials, studio and tools.
COURSE CONTENT:
Introducing texturing methods on the potter's wheel; formulation and mixing of colored clays, slips, underglazes, stains,
oxides and glazes; new uses of same materials; design considerations.
Critiquing of artwork.
Contemporary and historical pieces pertaining to techniques covered.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1. Demonstration
2. Lecture
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
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
.5
.5
1- 4
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
Pass / No Pass
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by:
Mary Law
Date: Semester/Year
Fall 2013
X
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
7 0% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass