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Course Description
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Introduction to Ceramics
This course will introduce the art student to ceramic techniques and material. Major emphasis will be on projects dealing with the various aspects of technical proficiency in clay. This course is designed to introduce techniques, foster art appreciation, and develop each student’s artistic process. Students will receive VAPA standards-based instruction in all the Visual Arts and complete hands-on assignments.
Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs):
ELOs covered in this course will focus on mastery of the following skills:
- Cr.1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
- Cr.2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work
- Cr3: Refine and complete artistic work
- Pr4: Select, analyze, and interpret work for presentation
- Pr5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation
- Pr6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work
- Re7: Perceive and analyze artistic work
- Re8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work
- Re9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work
- Cn10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art
- Cn11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding
The Elements of Art and Principles of Design
Line - Shape - Form - Value - Space - Color - Texture - Rhythm - Balance -
Emphasis(contrast) - Proportion - Gradation - Harmony - Variety - Movement
Karisa Broadbent kbroadbent@njuhsd.com
Jillian Downs jdowns@njuhsd.com