Ceramics 4

Course Description

Open to: Grades 11, 12 One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1, 2 and 3 or Instructor Approval
Content: (Ceramics Three and Four) These semester courses are courses in working with clay as a art 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. Students will compare and contrast art forms and interpret other works of art. Students will also write artist statements about their own work. Students will create representational images. 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

Copyright Resources

Course Scope & Sequence

Assessment Correlation acronyms key

• For specific Standard References please see: Idaho State Assessment Standards
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Unit 1

Ceramics in Context

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

144.01 Compare and contrast aesthetics from different cultural perspectives.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA. 1.1.4

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Create a ceramic piece emulating the aesthetic perspective of another culture. Reflect on the differences and similarities with ones own culture. Example: make a tea bowl that reflects the Japanese aesthetic.

Clay Works
Ceramics Monthly
Clay Times

TMA, TMP, TO, PO

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Unit 2

Aesthetic and Critical Inquiry

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

144.02 Construct meaning and support well-developed interpretations of works of art with evidence.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.2.1.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Critique works of art using the procedure of describing, analyzing, interpreting and judging..

Art Talk

JS TO TMP

Instructional Objective

144.03 Critique works of art employing appropriate arts vocabulary.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.2.1.3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Critique own work and that of others with appropriate vocabulary using the procedure of describing, analyzing, interpreting and judging.

Art Talk

JS TO TMP

Instructional Objective

144.04 Analyze an artist’s use of elements, principles, and how they contribute to one’s interpretation of the artwork.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.2.1.5

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Critique works of art using the procedure of describing, analyzing, interpreting and judging.

Art Talk

JS TO TMP

Instructional Objective

144.05 Discuss the Nature of art or aesthetics.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.2.2.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Build a class definition of art.

Art Talk

JS TO TMP

02

Define aesthetics.

Art Talk

JS TO TMP

Instructional Objective

144.06 Show respect for personal work and work of others.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.2.2.5

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Take care of own work.

TO

02

Cleanup personal and public work spaces.

TO

03

Avoid touching other peoples work.

TO

04

Make criticism positive and constructive.

TO

Instructional Objective

144.07 Write an artist’s statement that describes a series of works (background information on the artist, artists and movements that were influential on the work, significance of the body of work).

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.2.2.6

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Write an artist’s statement describing the process, structure and meaning of your work.

Ceramics Monthly, Clay times

JS TO TMP

P

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Unit 3

Ceramics Making

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

144.08 Select and apply media, techniques, and processes effectively and with artistic intention

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Create ceramics pieces using the pinch, coil, or slab hand building techniques.

Clay Work

TO

02

Create ceramics pieces using the potter’s wheel.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO

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

04

Select and apply glaze using pour dip and spray methods.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO

05

Create ceramic pieces using the additive and subtractive sculptural techniques.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO

Instructional Objective

144.09 Demonstrate safe and proper use, care, and storage of media, materials, and equipment

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.1.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Wear a mask whenever using materials in powder form or when spraying under glaze or glaze.

Clay Work

TO

02

Wear gloves when using stains, under glaze, or glaze.

Clay Work

TO

03

Follow equipment safety rules.

TO

04

Store clay to maintain the desired moisture content.

TO

05

Wear eye protection when using the grinding wheel.

TO

06

Keep food out of the ceramics studio.

TO

07

Describe the location and function of the hazmat files in the classroom.

TO

Instructional Objective

144.10 Demonstrate how elements and principles can be used to solve specific visual arts problems.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.1.3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use thumbnail sketches in preparing ideas to evaluate the relationship of the elements and principles in the development of the concept.

Art Talk

TO, JS

02

Reflect on the final solutions in terms of the elements of art and their relationships.

Art Talk

TO, JS

03

Reflect on the final solutions in terms of the principles of art and their relationships.

Art Talk

TO, JS

Instructional Objective

144.11 Present convincing or accurately rendered subjects that demonstrate refined observational skills.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.1.4

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Create clay forms from observation.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO

02

Create representational images in clay.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO

Instructional Objective

144.12 Plan, record, and analyze a body of work through keeping an artist’s journal or sketchbook.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.1.5

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Create thumbnail sketches to plan ceramic projects.

TO, JS

02

Record forms and finishes of completed projects in a journal or sketchbook.

TO, JS

03

Reflect on the final product of each project in a sketchbook or journal.

TO, JS

Instructional Objective

144.13 Critique ones own work with the intent of revision and refinement.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.1.6

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Critique hand-building in order to improve skills.

Clay Work

TO, TMA, JS

02

Critique wheel-throwing in order to improve skills.

Clay Work

TO, TMA, JS

03

Critique glazing in order to improve skills.

TO, TMA, JS

04

Critique decorating in order to improve skills.

TO, TMA, JS

05

Critique creativity in order to visualize more possibilities.

TO, TMA, JS

Instructional Objective

144.14. Choose purposefully between visual characteristics of a variety of media and use these to communicate one’s own idea

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.2.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Choose the clay body that will communicate best one’s own idea.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO, JS

02

Choose the finish that will communicate best one’s own idea.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO, JS

Instructional Objective

144.15 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

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Create ceramic pieces selecting the form to communicate a personal statement.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO, JS

02

Create ceramic pieces selecting the images and symbols to communicate a personal statement

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO, JS

Instructional Objective

144.16. Create an interpretation of a work respecting the intent of its creator.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.2.3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Interpret the intent of an artist in the creation of a piece of artwork.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO, JS

02

Create a ceramic interpretation respecting the intent of its creator.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO, JS

Instructional Objective

144.17 Select and utilize visual, spatial, and temporal concepts to enhance meaning in artwork.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.2.4

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Select visual concepts to enhance meaning in ceramic pieces

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO, JS

02

Select spatial concepts to enhance meaning in ceramic pieces.

Clay Work, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated

TO, JS

03

Select temporal concepts to enhance meaning in ceramic pieces.

TO, JS

Instructional Objective

144.18 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

No.

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, JS

Instructional Objective

144.19 Apply various symbols, subjects and ideas in one’s artwork.

Standard Reference
9-12.VA.3.3.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

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, JS