MCCCD Program Description

Ceramics IV

Course: ART262

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T

Description: Experimental work in clays and glazes

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate a competency in throwing and/or hand building larger forms. (I, II, III) 2. Demonstrate a variety of thrown lid techniques, and composite forms (III) 3. Display a knowledge of advanced surface decoration techniques. (V) 4. Display a knowledge of advanced construction techniques (I, III) 5. Display personal experimentation in one area; developing a series of forms, surface decorating, or firing techniques in a unique style (IV, VI) 6. Display a knowledge of construction, or firing techniques explored through personal investigation into current ceramic literature and galleries/ art exhibits. (VI) 7. Display knowledge of glaze testing and glaze calculations (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Advanced slab construction II. Sculpture form III. Advanced wheel work IV. Personal exploration in a series V. Advanced surface decoration VI. Research interpretation into personal experimentation. VII. Glaze research

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/1995

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