ART 211 - Ceramics I

(3 units) CO7

Introduction to ceramics emphasizing characteristics of various clay bodies.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. develop a working vocabulary and critical evaluation skills from a variety of sources related to ceramics, including the important connection between content and form.
2. develop and evaluate possible solutions to studio art assignments that lead to well-grounded and creative conclusions.
3. produce well-supported positions that thoroughly and respectfully consider alternative viewpoints in class discussion, critique, and written assignment.
4. demonstrate awareness of one’s own beliefs, concepts, and biases in assignment interpretation, project fabrication, class discussion, critique, and written assignment.
5. identify and challenge the role of Ceramics and the idea of Ceramics in contemporary culture and to invent possible futures for Ceramics via creative studio art projects.
6. develop and employ coherent writing, composition and communication skills through class discussions, oral presentations, critiques, and written assignment.

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