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Course Description: Introduction to ceramics. Includes primary use of glazes, glaze applications, kiln ring

processes and kiln atmospheres. Application of design principles.Ceramics II students revisit techniques and

rene abilities, with more emphasis on kiln ring and wheel throwing.

Course Content:

Lecture and Discussion Topics

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

Introduction to Ceramics Studio Understand and safely use studio equipment. Composition of Clays and Glazes Dene the basic chemistry of clay and glazes. Understanding the Nature of Clay Make, wedge and discuss clay bodies. Hand-building Techniques Form clay by hand using several methods. Introduction to Wheel-throwing Form clay on the potters wheel, using several

methods.

Surface Decoration Use several techniques to affect the clays surface. Glaze Testing and Application Apply glaze with control and consciousness.

Ceramics II - Make glaze from a recipe.

Introduction to Kilns Describe a variety of types of kilns and rings. Firing Kilns Load and re kilns. Ceramic Vocabulary Use correct terminology in discussing ceramics. Ceramic History Recognize traditional, historical or contemporary

examples of art.

Principles and Elements of Design Recognize the formal aspects of a ceramic work. Group and Individual Critiques Participate as both artist and critic in discussions

of ceramic work.

Assessment: You may take this course for a pass/fail grade if you are taking it for personal interest. If you

are taking the course for credit, you should request a letter grade. To receive a letter grade, you will need to

complete the Student Self-Assessment form for your course level.

Student Exhibition: All students will be supported in submitting work into an exhibition at the end of the

semester. This semesters exhibition will be the annual Made in Clarkdale exhibition in December.

Attendance: Attendence is necessary for lectures, demonstrations and critiques. Please be on time for

organized activities. Please sign in whenever you attend open studios.

Open Studio: In addition to the time built into your class schedule, there will be regular times when the studio

is open to any student enrolled in a ceramics course. Open Studio hours will be posted on the door to the studio

and on the wiki. Please be aware that learning to handle clay is a lot like learning to play a musical instrument,

and you will need to spend a lot of time practicing your new skills to be successful.

Website:www.verdeceramics.wikispaces.com

This website contains all of your course documents, schedules and supplemental information, as well as a

calander and links to other information and events about art. Students are able to edit and add to this site, and

may set up their own pages.

VerdeCeramics

ART 120 / 121 Fall 2011

Instructor Virginia Pates

virginia.pates@yc.edu

649-5466 Ofce F111

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ClayYou must purchase your clay from the Yavapai College Marketplace.

Bee Mix Cone 5 - $8 / 25 lbs.

The classic white stoneware body.

Sedona Red - $8 / 25 lbs.

Buff red body - quite smooth. Great throwing clay from J Clays.

Dixon Sculpture - $10 / 25 lbs.

The coarsest - the fnest. This is the ultimate sculpture body. Rich rust brown in oxidation.

Nara Porcelain - $12 / 25 lbs.

Very white with good throwing properties.

Other Tools and SuppliesOld credit cards, toothpicks, a piece of chamois leather - all these make great tools. However, there are some

basics that you will need, some of which we will have available for sale in the Marketplace. On the other hand,

the internet is a great source of information if you want to make your own.

Sketchbook - Plain paper, minimum size 9 x 12.

Lined Notebook - For keeping glaze records.

Apron - Get one that covers as much of you as possible.

Sponges - Synthetic or natural, but not cellulose. Large sponges can be cut into several smaller ones.

Pencils - Sharp pencils make great tools. And you can draw with them!

Cheap paint brushes - variety of sizes and stiffnesses.

Knives - Paring, table or fettling.

Needle Tool, sometimes called a Pin Tool

Wooden Rib

Cutting Wire

One Gallon Bucket

Five Gallon Bucket with a Lid

The Yavapai College MarketplaceAll clay and many other supplies can be purchased through the college. You will pay for your supplies throughone of the following methods, then pick up your order from your instructor.

1. Through the Business Ofce Verde Campus with cash, check or credit card:

Building I-126, Monday-Friday: 8am-5:00pm, Tel: (928) 634-6518

2. Through the online Yavapai College Marketplace (Verde Ceramics supplies coming in mid-September):

https://secure.touchnet.com/C21816_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=6

Tools and Materials

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College Policies

Student E-Mail & YC Portal:Yavapai College requires enrolled students to have an e-mail address to which ofcial College

communications can be sent. Students are expected to check their Yavapai College e-mail account. If you needassistance, go to http://www.yc.edu/content/myyc/emailinfo.htm Students may elect to forward their e-mail to

an address different from their ofcial Yavapai College account (see instructions on website), but assume ful

responsibility for reading e-mail at the forwarded location.

All YC students will be required to use the myYC Portal to register, add, or drop classes online at http:/

my.yc.edu/. First-time students will need to create a log-on username and password.

Course Withdrawal:

If you wish to drop the course, please make a student-initiated withdrawal or ask me to make a faculty-

initiated withdrawal. I will not automatically drop you for missing classes. If you have not withdrawn by the

student-initiated drop date, you will receive the grade earned in the course at the end of the semester.

Academic Integrity:

Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning environment. The presentation of another

individuals work as ones own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism

or other dishonest means are violations of the Colleges Student Code of Conduct. Denitions of plagiarism,

cheating, and violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the Yavapai College Student Code

of Conduct.

Student Code of Conduct:Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are fundamental expectations for

every student. The Code of Conduct outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for responding

to allegations of student misconduct.

Students are expected to respond and write in a professional and appropriate manner when activities

are assigned to create scenarios, discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to the web board.

Inappropriate language or objectionable material will not be tolerated and could result in disciplinary measures

and/or a failing grade for the class.

Web link for the Student Code of Conduct http://www.yc.edu/content/studentaffairs/scc/default.htm.

Internet Downloading:Yavapai College technological equipment and resources must be used in accordance with the Copyright

Guidelines. Use of Yavapai College equipment and resources to illegally copy, download, access, print or store

copyrighted material or download pornographic material is strictly prohibited. For example, le swapping of

copyrighted material such as music or movies is strictly prohibited. Users found to violate this policy will have

their privileges to use Yavapai College technological equipment and resources revoked.

Course mentoring:Contact the course instructor during ofce hours, through e-mail or phone, or at the beginning/ending of

a class session to arrange for additional course assistance. Many student support services are also available to

assist students in successful course completion.

Disability Resources:Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services to students with documented

disabilities. Accommodations for a student must be arranged by the student through the Disability Resources

Coordinator: 928.634.6563).