"ARTS 175A Introduction to Ceramics Brickell Fall 2024" by Meredith Brickell
 

Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

Fall 9-1-2024

Course Description

This is a beginning ceramics studio course that will introduce you to a variety of ceramics techniques. No previous art or ceramics experience is necessary. Using the information presented in class, you will solve a range of technical and conceptual problems in response to assigned projects. This survey course will consist of demonstrations, supervised studio work, critiques, lectures and working in the studio outside of class. You can expect to spend approximately 9 hours per week outside of class time to finish assigned projects.

Student Outcomes

1. In order to achieve the departmental learning outcome “create art that synthesizes visual art strategies,” students will: a. identify multiple solutions to the visual representation of an idea b. use materials and techniques to create original artworks c. situate individual artmaking in relation to broader artistic and cultural patterns 2. In order to achieve the the departmental learning outcome “communicate ideas about an artwork’s form, concept, and context,” students will: a. acquire and apply studio art terminology b. evaluate an artwork based on formal qualities and conceptual framework c. articulate cultural and historical significance of images, objects, and spaces d. demonstrate ability to explore nuanced questions and contradictory ideas

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