Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.-Oscar Wilde
Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.-Twyla Tharpe
ART 1750C Handbuilding is a studio-based introduction to hand-built ceramic sculpture. Students will learn various methods of working with clay including pinch pots, coil building, slab building, and direct sculpture. Glazing and suface modeling will also be explored, as will coloration of the clay body. Emphasis will be placed on technical skill, the relationship of form to concept, and the processes used in making ceramic sculpture.
The materials needed will vary depending on the student and the project. In general you can expect to spend about $100 in materials for the semester. At the beginning of each project a description will be given out with a list of materials. To get started each student will need the following:
Your work will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria of requirements and expectations:
FINAL SEMESTER EVALUATIONS will be averaged as follows:
CRITICAL DATES are provided with each project description. All projects are due on the due dates given in the project descriptions. Final critique will be held on the last day of class of the Fall semester.
All students must abide by EPA and DEP guidelines regarding Hazardous Waste Disposal and Handling. Solvents and other hazardous waste must be disposed of properly and must never be poured down the sink. In addition, any materials that create noxious gas like epoxies or spray paint, must only be applied outside.
The Department of Fine Arts and its faculty assume no responsibility for any materials or projects left in the classrooms. It is each student’s responsibility to remove all materials and projects from the classrooms after the course has concluded. If the student needs to make individual arrangements with the instructor to keep any materials after the class has ended, it is the student’s responsibility to make these arrangements, with the instructor’s approval. Student grades may be withheld for failure to do so. Any artwork, supplies, or other materials left in the classroom after the semester has concluded, without prior specific arrangements with the responsible faculty, will be disposed of.
Turn off your cell phones upon entering the classroom. Absolutely no cell phone use in the classroom or sculpture shops. Please retreat to the hallways or outside for emergency calls. Student acknowledges the cell phone termination policy and accepts destruction by smashing of their cell phone in instances of repeat offenses.
DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT POLICY: Santa Fe Community College prohibits any form of discrimination or sexual harassment among students, faculty, and staff. For further information, contact the Santa Fe College Human Resources Department.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STUDENT RIGHTS: If you are a student with a disability: In compliance with Santa Fe College policy and equal access laws, I am available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that you may require as a student with a disability. Requests for academic accommodations need to be made during the first week of the semester (except for unusual circumstances) so arrangements can be made. You must be registered with Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) in S-112 for disability verification and determination of reasonable academic accommodations.
Jan 5• Introduction to course and each other, look over the syllabus, talk about expectations.....
Jan 10• Talk about ceramics, Eva Zeisel
Jan 12• Begin first exercise in pinch pots- STUDENTS MUST HAVE MATERIALS AND TOOLS.
Jan 17• No Class, M.L. King Day.
Jan 19• Studio work day.
Jan 24• Studio work day.
Jan 26• Studio work day.
Jan 31• Studio work day
Feb 2• Load kiln for Bique Fire. Discuss clay, firing schedules, shrinkage... Introduce Slab Project.
Feb 7• Studio work day.
Feb 9• Studio work day.
Feb 14• Studio work day.
Feb 16• Studio work day.
Feb 21• Studio work day.
Feb 23• Stduio work day.
Feb 28• Discuss Animal/Mythos Sculpture Project. Library research, bring images to next class.
Mar 2• Studio work day.
Mar 5-12• No Classes, Spring Break!!!
Mar 14• Studio Work day.
Mar 16• Studio work day.
Mar 21• Studio work day.
Mar 23• Studio work day.
Mar 28• Studio work day.
Mar 30• Studio work day.
Apr 4• Studio work day.
Apr 6• Load kiln for BISQUE.
Apr 11• Glaze final work
Apr 13• Load kiln for final firing.
Apr 18• Studio work day.
Apr 20• Last day of class.