Ceramics 1A (Period 1) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2010-2011 School Year
- Department
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Location
- 205
- Code
- F166
- Description
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Ceramics 1ABeginning level ceramics class. Students must have a notebook for class and bring plastic bags to store their clay and an apron or old shirt to protect clothing. Two semesters of Ceramics [A & B] fulfills the A through G requirement for high school graduation.This is a Visual Arts Standard Curriculum specified by the state of California and the National Board of Education. The class textbook is "Hands In Clay".All basic techniques will be covered: Pinch, Coil, Slab and Wheelthrown. Grading is heavily based on the notebook and completed projects. Students may take home their finished work. All clays and glazes are microwavable, dishwasher safe and non-toxic.
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Assignment
Visit an Art Gallery or an Art Museum. Choose a work of art to write about. Describe it in terms of the Elements and Principles of Art. What do you think the artist's intended message was? Include the name of the artist and the work of art. Was there an emotional intent to the work? What was the medium used? [paint, pencil, clay, metal, wood etc.]
Bring proof of your visit in the form of a receipt, press release, brochure or other documentation along with your two page report. This will be added to your grade as extra credit.