KELLEY, KERRY

Ceramics I is an entry-level clay sculpting course.  In this class, students will learn the three basic hand-building techniques; coil pinch and slab building.  As the year continues and sculpting skills increase, the projects become more geared to the student's personality and self-expression.  They will be building artwork that can be used for a 3-D portfolio.  They will also have the opportunity to strengthen their problem-solving skills and work in a creative, nurturing environment.  

Grading Policy

• Project = 80% of the overall grade
• Deadlines/ Homework = 20% of overall grade

Syllabus

Make-up policy 
If you are absent, you will have extra time to work on your project outside the class beyond the deadline date. When the class moves on to a new project, we all move on together.  You are responsible for seeking "extra help" to finish projects or taking them home to finish.  

My "Extra Help" day is Wednesday during unit lunch.

Unit Lunch Extra Help is designed for working art students, not for social hours.  Please do not bring your entourage for extra help.

Projects for the year
Folders/ Pinch pots/ Tea bowls/ Canisters/ Coil bows/ Coil towers/ Face Off Masks/ Surrealist Houses/ Pop Art Food/  Teapots/ Plates/ Tile projects

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

Course Overview

Ceramics II is an advanced-level clay sculpting class.  In this class, the students will be building on their skills from Ceramics I.  The students will learn more about behind-the-scenes how to run a ceramics studio.  They will be loading and unloading kilns, recycling clay, and making test tiles with glazes.  The students will also gain more artistic freedom as they will be studying modern ceramics artists.  It is important for students to see the vast possibilities that are available to them in the clay medium.  

Grading Policy

• Project = 80% of the overall grade
• Deadlines/ Homework = 20% of overall grade

syllabus

If you are absent, you will have extra time to work on your project outside the class beyond the deadline date. When the class moves on to a new project, we all move on together.  You are responsible for seeking "extra help" to finish projects or taking them home to finish.  

My "Extra Help" day is Wednesday during unit lunch.

Projects
sgraffito vessels/ wheel throwing/ Pueblo pottery/ Teen arts/ Social Injustice/ Teapot/Portfolio Project/ Garden Art