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TITLE
Ceramics
TEXTBOOK
Syllabus for Beginning Ceramics, F. Carlton Ball, Keramos Books, 1971, First
Edition
DESCRIPTION
This is a one-semester course for students 9-12. Students will be introduced to
clay as an artistic, functional material using elements and principles of design
as they relate to pottery.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Students will be able to demonstrate the following ceramic techniques:
A. Pinch technique
B. Coil technique
C. Slab technique
D. Wheel thrown pottery techniques
E. Wedging clay
F. Firing the kiln
G. Glazing techniques
H. Studio safety
WRITING ACTIVITIES
1. Students will be required to perform the following tasks:
A. Write a report describing a specific learning activity. It will include a
body, introduction, conclusion, correct spelling, punctuation, and sentence
structure.
B. Each student will be required to take a test, or series of tests that will
include vocabulary (fill-in-the-blank) and essay questions.
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
1. Students will be exposed to a series of multi-cultural events which will
include:
A. Viewing films, filmstrips, and video materials that delineate aspects of
various art/craft activities of foreign cultures and native ethnic groups.
B. Learning techniques for specific art/craft projects relative to foreign and
native ethnic cultures.
C. Learning about prominent historical data (person, places, and events) of
foreign and native ethnic cultures.
