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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
ARTSD020.
Course Title (CB02)
Ceramics Individual Laboratory
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Course Description
This is a supervised course in the use of ceramic studio equipment for independent skill development; hand building, wheel throwing, and kiln firing.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
FD - Ceramic Handbuilding

Course Justification

This course is UC and CSU transferable. It is part of the Ceramics A.A. Degree. This course is an advanced-level study of ceramics.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
Yes
Foothill Course ID
ART F044L

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
2.0
Maximum Credit Units
2.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours0.00.0
Laboratory Hours6.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
72.0
Total
72.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
0.0

Prerequisite(s)

ARTS D018D or ARTS D018E

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Field observation and field trips

Guest speakers

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Laboratory experience which involves students in formal exercises of idea and skill development, within the study of ceramics

Laboratory safety demonstrations.

Assignments

  1. Hands on Projects: Contractual agreement of student-proposed project(s).

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Evaluation of the student’s idea development and process with projects. Evaluation of craftsmanship as demonstrated by construction and finishing techniques. Successful completion of ceramic contractual agreement. Evaluation of portfolio as final project.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Potters ribs and cut off needle
  • Clay
  • Fettling knife
  • Toggle clay cutter
  • Plastic wrap material
  • Ware bats
  • Various brushes
  • Surface decoration tools
  • Water bucket
Essential College Facilities:
  • Studio space with appropriate tables, pottery wheels
  • Wedging tables
  • Ware storage racks
  • Clay mixer
  • Pugmill
  • Glaze spray booth
  • Glaze storage containers (dry and wet)
  • Clay and glaze scales
  • Electric kilns
  • Gas fired kilns
  • Raku kiln
  • Sink with clay trap
  • Glaze disposal container

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
None.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Rawson, Philip. "Ceramics". Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press., 1984.
Fraser, Harry, "Ceramic Faults and Their Remedies". Londaon: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2005.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Develop skills in handling ceramic materials and develop unique techniques using clay.
  • Improve individual ceramic expression and communication skills.
  • Produce a body of ceramic pieces that are connected by the same process and idea.

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate competency in using the ceramic studio equipment.

  • Demonstrate competency in working individually on projects developed with the instructor.

Outline

  1. Develop skills in handling ceramic materials and develop unique techniques using clay.
    1. Choose and practice the development of a ceramic work.
    2. Incorporate the study of historic ceramic pieces into the production of ceramic pieces.
    3. Clay selection, construction process, firing technique.
    4. Evaluation and development.
  2. Improve individual ceramic expression and communication skills.
    1. Verbally Communicate art ideas ceramic techniques and design with students in the classroom.
    2. Improve quality of craftsmanship when using clay and firing the kilns.
    3. Develop individual expression using a variety of clay and firing techniques
  3. Produce a body of ceramic pieces that are connected by the same process and idea.
    1. Concentrate on the use of a firing process, use one clay body and the same shape, form, decoration technique, or firing process during a single quarter to produce mature ceramic individuality.
    2. Connect the idea or expression of the work to all the pieces produced. No change of plan or variations on the project.
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