Course Description
Ceramics 1
Open to: Grades 10, 11, 12 One Semester Course
Prerequisite: none
Content: (Ceramics One and Two) These semester courses
are introductory courses to the clay medium. Various
clay decorating, forming and firing techniques will
be explored. The course will include both hand building
and wheel throwing techniques of creation. Hand building
techniques will include pinch, coil, and slab built
methods. Decoration techniques will include under glaze,
carving, sculpting and glazes. Firing could be either
stoneware or earthenware temperatures. Material cost
for this course is $25. This course fulfills the humanities
credit towards graduation.
Major Concepts/Philosophy:
The purpose of this program is to create opportunities
for personal expression though working with clay. Different
clay bodies, decoration techniques and firing processes
will be explored as students work through ceramics
one thru six. The history of Ceramics, Art History,
Aesthetics and Art appreciation will be emphasized
as students make hands on art projects. Higher order
thinking skills will be encouraged as students plan,
design and create. Ceramics gives students who are
new to art classes, as well as experienced art students
a chance to further and develop their self esteem and
expression capabilities. Students will also learn how
to critique works of art.
The semester courses that comprise this program when
offered at the high school level: Ceramics 1, Ceramics
2, Ceramics 3, Ceramics 4, Ceramics 5, and Ceramics
6.
Studio Activities:
Studio activities are an integral part of this program
and provide instruction in the tools, materials, processes
and equipment found in general use in pottery studios
in both private and public institutions.
Ceramics Matrix
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Course Scope & Sequence
| Unit 1 |
Ceramics in Context |
Ongoing |
| Unit 2 |
Aesthetic and Critical Inquiry |
Ongoing |
| Unit 3 |
Ceramics Making |
Ongoing |
Assessment
Correlation acronyms key
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Unit
1 |
Ceramics in
Context |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
0141.01 Identify representative visual works
of art from a variety of cultures and historical
periods. |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA. 1.1.1 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Use visual characteristics to group ceramics
works into historical, social and cultural contexts
which might include Native American, Asian, Mexican,
Classic Greek. |
Clay Works
Ceramics Monthly
Clay Times |
TMA, TMP, TO |
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Unit
2 |
Aesthetic and
Critical Inquiry |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
0141.02 Critique works of art employing appropriate
arts vocabulary |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA.2.1.3 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Critique own work with appropriate vocabulary
using the procedure of describing, analyzing,
interpreting and judging. |
Art Talk |
JS TO |
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Instructional Objective
0141.03 Discuss the Nature of art or aesthetics. |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA.2.2.2 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Build a class definition of art. |
Art Talk |
JS TO TMP |
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02 |
Define aesthetics. |
Art Talk |
JS TO TMP |
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Instructional Objective
0141.04 Show respect for personal work and work
of others. |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA.2.2.5 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Take care of own work. |
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TO |
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02 |
Cleanup personal and public work spaces. |
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TO |
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03 |
Avoid touching other peoples work. |
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TO |
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04 |
Make criticism positive and constructive. |
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TO |
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Instructional Objective
0141.05 Select and apply media, techniques,
and processes effectively and with artistic intention |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.1.1 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Create ceramics pieces using the pinch, coil,
and slab hand building techniques. |
Clay Work |
TO |
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02 |
Create ceramics pieces using the potter’s wheel. |
Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times,
Pottery Making Illustrated |
TO |
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03 |
Select and apply decorating techniques. Examples:
painting and spraying under glaze, carving, impressing,
incising, sprigging, piercing, stenciling |
Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times,
Pottery Making Illustrated |
TO |
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04 |
Select and apply glaze using pour dip and spray
methods |
Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times,
Pottery Making Illustrated |
TO |
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05 |
Create ceramic pieces using the additive and
subtractive sculptural techniques. |
Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times,
Pottery Making Illustrated |
TO |
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Instructional Objective
0141.06 Demonstrate safe and proper use, care,
and storage of media, materials, and equipment |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.1.2 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Wear a mask whenever using materials in powder
form or when spraying under glaze or glaze. |
Clay Work |
TO |
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02 |
Wear gloves when using stains, under glaze,
or glaze. |
Clay Work |
TO |
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03 |
Follow equipment safety rules. |
|
TO |
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04 |
Store clay to maintain the desired moisture
content. |
|
TO |
|
05 |
Wear eye protection when using the grinding
wheel. |
|
TO |
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06 |
Keep food out of the ceramics studio. |
|
TO |
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07 |
Describe the location and function of the hazmat
files in the classroom. |
|
TO |
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Instructional Objective
0141.07 Present convincing or accurately rendered
subjects that demonstrate refined observational
skills. |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.1.4 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Create clay forms from observation. |
Clay Work, Ceramics
Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated |
TO |
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02 |
Create representational images in clay. |
Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times,
Pottery Making Illustrated |
TO |
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Instructional Objective
0141.08 Plan, record, and analyze a body of
work through keeping an artist’s journal or sketchbook. |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.1.5 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Create thumbnail sketches to plan ceramic projects. |
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TO |
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02 |
Record forms and finishes of completed projects
in a journal or sketchbook. |
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TO |
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03 |
Reflect on the final product of each project
in a sketchbook or journal. |
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TO |
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Instructional Objective
0141.09 Discriminate and select from a variety
of symbols, subject matter, and ideas to communicate
clearly personal statements. |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.2.2 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Create ceramic pieces selecting the form to
communicate a personal statement. |
Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times,
Pottery Making Illustrated |
TO |
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02 |
Create ceramic pieces selecting the the images
and symbols to communicate a personal statement |
Clay Work, Ceramics
Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated |
TO |
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Instructional Objective
0141.10 Plan and produce a work of art applying
media, techniques, and processes with skill,
confidence and sensitivity. |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.3.1 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Plan and create ceramic pieces applying techniques
and processes with skill, confidence and sensitivity. |
Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times,
Pottery Making Illustrated |
TO |
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Instructional Objective
0141.11 Apply various symbols, subjects and
ideas in one’s artwork. |
Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.3.2 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Use a variety of symbols, images and ideas in
the creation of ceramic pieces. |
Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times,
Pottery Making Illustrated |
TO |
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