Mr.
Ceramics
Yearlong
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*please note that
the only assignments graded prior to the end of the term are Sketchbook
grades. All finished projects will be
added to www.mygradebook.com at the end of the term. For an accurate measure of student progress
please e-mail me at dschroeck@mpslakers.com |
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Pottery demo: lids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb5IWvvIbhA Spouts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGBTIFyk-Cc Bowls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IaAFfADDV4 |
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9/28-29/09 |
Ceramics 2:
Research a culture the uses masks. Print and bring images of the masks to
class. Report on the symbolism that the
masks have. Have a sketch ready combining the mask symbolism with the human
features that we went over in class. 20 points |
9/30-10/1/09 |
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Ceramics II: Wheel
demo “Cylinders”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyWjynuCTO0 |
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Artist
WebPages’: www.paulinepelletier.com/eng/accueil.html |
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Ceramics
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Coil
Demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRPookbxzhI Slab
Demo: 1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-dIdKI-exI 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3rXnauCyEg 3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbcsdK0dVuU 4.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B22BgihFcVE |
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Ceramics I Department of
the Creative Arts 2006-2007 Instructor: Mr. Course
Description
The focus of Ceramics I is to familiarize the students with the clay medium. Strong emphasis is placed on the basic hand building techniques. Along with said techniques, several methods of decoration will be explored. The students will learn to follow a creative process to complete the assigned project. The Elements of Art, The Principals of Design, as well as Gestalt Theory will be emphasized and explored. Throughout the course there will be lectures, demonstrations, brainstorming sessions, along with in and out of class research. There will also be group discussions and critiques following assignments and projects. Please note that with all of this, most of the class time is dedicated primarily to the production of finished pieces, making it imperative that class time is used productively. Requirements: The students will:
Basis for grading: 1. Class participation: 120 pts. 2. Projects: 300 pts. 3. Sketchbook: 50 pts. 4. Paper: 50 pts. Total: 520 pts. Materials to be purchased: Sketchbook Final goals and objectives: The students will: 1. understand the properties of clay and be able to work with it. 2. understand the technical vocabulary dealing with ceramics. 3. understand the techniques and processes to aid in three-dimensional visualization and construction. 4. know how to work with clay through the pinch, coil, and slab building techniques. 5. have established a personal expression of the self through the clay medium. 6. become proficient in the methods of glazing. 7. gain knowledge of the art world through personal exploration/sketchbooks. 8. establish a creative process to build ideas. (i.e. mind mapping/brainstorming) 9. gain an appreciation for the art of clay. *please note that
the only assignments graded prior to the end of the term are Sketchbook
grades. All finished projects will be
added to www.mygradebook.com at the end of the term. For an accurate measure of student progress
please e-mail me at dschroeck@mpslakers.com |
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Ceramic artist
paper Instructions: |
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Expand
on one of the artists you researched earlier for sketchbook ·
Answer
the 7 questions in paragraph form ·
Cite
the webpage you used at the end of the paper ·
2
pages double spaced |
Due 11/24/09 |
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art
questions: 1.
What is the work of art about? 2.
What is it for? 3.
What is it made of? 4.
How is it made or put together? 5.
What is the mood temper or personality of the work? 6.
How good is it; do you like it? 7.
How does the artist work? |
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Artist Webpage’s: www.paulinepelletier.com/eng/accueil.html |
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Ceramics
II
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Date Assigned |
Assignment |
Due Date |
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9/28-29/09 |
Research
a culture the uses masks. Print and bring images of the masks to class. Report on the symbolism that the masks
have. Have a sketch ready combining the mask symbolism with the human features
that we went over in class. 20 points |
9/30-10/1/09 |
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Cylinders: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyWjynuCTO0 |
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art
questions: 1.
What is the work of art about? 2.
What is it for? 3.
What is it made of? 4.
How is it made or put together? 5.
What is the mood temper or personality of the work? 6.
How good is it; do you like it? ·
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How does the artist work? |
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Ceramics II Department of
the Creative Arts 2006-2007 Instructor: Mr. David Schroeck Course Description: In Ceramics II, the students will explore and develop in more depth several hand-building problems. Technical knowledge of the clay material, fine craftsmanship, consistency in design, creativity, and the ceramic art world will be the main areas of study throughout the course. Technical skills on the pottery wheel will be developed with the goal of forming several cylindrical, vase, and bowl forms this term. Throughout the course there will be lectures, demonstrations, brainstorming sessions, along with in and out of class research. There will also be group discussions and critiques following assignments and projects. Please note that with all of this, most of the class time is dedicated primarily to the production of finished pieces, making it imperative that class time is used productively. Requirements: The students will:
Basis for grading: 1.Sketchbook 40 pts. 2.Projects 500 pts. 3.Paper 70 pts. Total: 610 pts. Materials to be purchased: Sketchbook Final goals and objectives: The students will:
*please note that
the only assignments graded prior to the end of the term are Sketchbook
grades. All finished projects will be
added to www.mygradebook.com at the end of the term. For an accurate measure of student progress
please e-mail me at dschroeck@mpslakers.com |
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Advanced
Ceramics
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8/27/09 |
Mug
sketchbook 25 points |
8/31/09 |
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art
questions: 1.
What is the work of art about? 2.
What is it for? 3.
What is it made of? 4.
How is it made or put together? 5.
What is the mood temper or personality of the work? 6.
How good is it; do you like it? 7.
How does the artist work? |
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9/21/09 |
Pottery
demo: lids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb5IWvvIbhA Spouts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGBTIFyk-Cc |
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