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ARTT 1470 - Ceramics 2

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: ARTT 1460 and ARTT 2560

A continuation of ARTT 1460, the emphasis on increased conceptual and technical skills, particularly wheel-throwing and leather-hard slab construction.

Location: Center Campus

Contact Hours: 6
Billable Contact Hours: 6
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the development of studio techniques in ceramics using additive and subtractive methods.

Objectives: Students will:

  1. Use additive ceramics techniques for creation of an advanced ceramics form.
  2. Use formative ceramics techniques for creation of an advanced ceramics form.
  3. Use reductive ceramics techniques for creation of an advanced ceramics form.
  4. Use a combination of ceramics techniques for creation of an advanced ceramics form.
  5. Create a large ceramic piece.

Outcome 2: Upon the completion of this course, students will demonstrate competence in glaze compositions.

Objectives: Students will:

  1. Mix and maintain class glaze recipes.
  2. Document various glaze properties and results.

Outcome 3: Upon the completion of this course, students will demonstrate competence in the operation of electric and gas fired kilns.

Objectives: Students will:

  1. Load a bisque kiln.
  2. Load a glaze kiln.
  3. Load a gas fired kiln.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate safe work habits and use proper shop etiquette in a studio environment.

Objectives: Students will:

  1. Use appropriate safety standards.
  2. Use tools properly.
  3. Follow proper shop methodology.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  1. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Session and Topic:

  1. Introduction to the ceramics studio and safety practice
  2. Additive ceramics
  3. Reductive ceramics
  4. Mixing and maintaining glazes
  5. Kiln methodology
  6. Working in large scale
Primary Faculty
Mitchell, Todd
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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