Course Description: Advanced Ceramics
As advanced students in the
ceramics program you will be faced with a variety of challenging
assignments/ideas to work through.
You will be expected to call upon all of your knowledge gained in
previous ceramics courses and challenge yourself with new ideas and
techniques. You will be expected
to research, sketch your ideas for each assignment, and engage in class discussions
about your work and the work of your peers. In this course individuality, personal discovery, and
creative freedom are paramount.
Class Format:
The class will consist of
demonstrations, lectures, and studio work time that will accompany specific
assignments. Demonstrations and
lectures will be based on student need.
Assignments may also be accompanied by a series of Òhand-outs,Ó slide
presentations, and/or videos.
During studio work time, I will be available to assist you with any
technical problems you may be having and to help you work out your ideas.
General Rules and
Expectations:
Have
fun, work hard, be creative, fully participate in all studio activities, and
show respect to your fellow students and to the studio equipment. Clean up after your self . . . a clean
studio is a safe studio. If you
complete an assignment before the required due date you are to continue with
the assignment (create more objects required by the assignment) or decide on a
meaningful project/experiment that you would like to explore.
You are never ÒfinishedÓ working in the ceramics
studio, there is always something to explore.
Homework:
Although most of the coursework will be completed during class time, you will be required to do some work outside of class. This will mostly consist of research, readings, and sketching ideas for artwork.
Grading: (see ÒGeneral
Grading GuidelinesÓ Sheet)
Grades will be determined
based on the degree of which you engage critically and creatively with the
material presented in class. You
will be evaluated on your ability to complete each assignment by the assigned
due date, display of a strong work ethic, display of an understanding of the
material and processes, your meaningful participation in class, your ability to
adhere to ÒRules and ExpectationsÓ,
and your abilities to follow directions, yet retain your own creativity.
How to Reach Me:
If you ever experience
difficulties with your assignments, schedule a meeting time with me. I will be happy to help you with any
problems you may be having. It is
always best to catch problems early!
*Find me in the Ceramics
Studio (schedule is posted in the studio
*Email: keith_renner@horacemann.org
*Phone: Ext. 3724