Syllabus

ARTS 2346 -41003 / 42002

Spring 2010


Course Title Ceramics I

Course Schedule 41003 MW 2:00-4:40

42002 MW 5:30-8:10

Class Room D-102


Class Site www.lscblog-o-dirt.blogspot.com


Course Description An introduction to ceramics processes through the study of basic materials and techniques.
Includes hand building, bisque, glazing and firing procedures, as well as the use of the potter's
wheel.

Learning • Produce clay objects using both hand building techniques and the pottery wheel.
Outcomes • Identify earthenware, stoneware and porcelain clays.
• Use a variety of glazing methods and other surface treatments
• Demonstrate an understanding of different styles and techniques and historical and
contemporary ceramics.
• Evaluate clay objects verbally and in writing using ceramic terminology.

Prerequisites ENGL 0305 or ENGL 0316 AND ENGL 0307 or 0326 or 0356, OR higher level course (ENGL
1301), OR placement by testing

Credit Hours 3 Credit Hours


Required Materials The Craft and Art of Clay 4th ed

Sketchbook (minimum size, 8 “ x 11”)
Required supplies – see list

Instructor Kelley Eggert


Office Hours and MW By Appointment only

location F Suite

Instructor’s Work: TBA

Contact (Leave voicemail message here).
Information Email: kelley.r.eggert@lonestar.edu
Fax: 936-271-6192 or 936-273-7041
Main Department Phone Number: 936-273-7260

Department chair
 Mr. Robbie Wood

Interim (936)273-7064
Charles.R.Wood@lonestar.edu

Division Dean Dean


Dr.
Lawrence
Brandyburg

936‐273‐7020

Lawrence.D.Brandyburg@LoneStar.edu
Evaluation Possible Points = 1,000 Grading Scale

Hand building skills 100 100-90 A

Wheel Throwing skills 100 89-80 B
Abstraction Project 200 79-70 C
Proposed Project 300 69-60 D
Research Paper 100 59-0 F
Participation 100
Test 100

Projects will be evaluated for fulfillment of the assignment requirements; fulfilling design
problems, concept development, craftsmanship and meeting building, firing and glazing deadlines.

It is the student’s responsibility to turn in all work, on time. Work that is late will receive a 10-
point drop in grade for each day it is late. In ceramics, the process requires that green ware be
completely fabricated and detailed, then dried over a period of days, depending upon scale and
complexity. The domino effect of being late is something that will cause you great problems with
bisque and glaze firing dates. Please finish building all wet work on time for green ware due dates
and manage the careful drying of your work so that you can meet all deadlines.

** Studio time is limited. While in the studio you must be working on your projects. In addition to
working with clay in the studio, you will have homework. You may not work on your
homework during studio time. All sketches and maquettes for a project must be finished before
class. If you fail to do so, you will receive none of the points for that portion of the project. All
parts of a project must be complete to receive any points. For example, if you do not do the
homework for a project, you will not receive any points for the finished product.

Ceramics can be a fussy material. If one of your projects does not make it through the kiln firing,
save all the pieces that you can. Most times you can glue it back together. If the work is broken
beyond repair then you will need to make a 5” maquette to present for critique.

Attendance Policy Absences:

Students are expected to attend all classes. Attendance starts the first day your name appears on
the roster. Unexcused absences will be cause for a lowered grade. Your fourth absence will
result in an F. Absences will be counted from the first class meeting onward. Appropriate
documentation from your health service should be obtained for medical excuses. I recommend
that you do not schedule appointments during this class time. I will only excuse emergencies,
illness, religious holidays and legal matters.

Full participation by showing completed work during all scheduled critiques is required along
with active participation through shared ideas and commentary.

Tardiness:
You will be considered tardy if arriving after class begins and leaving prior to class dismissal.
Four such incidences will count as one absence.

Withdrawal Policy Catalog description of District Withdrawal Policy http://www.lonestar.edu/108227.pdf

I will not drop you from this class. If you stop coming and do not drop, you will get an F.

Classroom The Lone Star College Catalog [Student Conduct, Section 562.01d] states, “Disruptive activity
Behavior that hinders other students’ learning or deters an instructor from effective teaching will not be
tolerated under any circumstances.”

*no cell phones, pagers or computers are to be used in the classroom. You may listen to music
with headphones.

Syllabus Change While every attempt has been made to prepare this syllabus and class schedule in final form, it
will be the instructor's prerogative to make any changes as may be deemed necessary in order to
 meet the learning outcomes of the course. Students will be notified in writing of any change.

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Plan Star College catalog or on the Lone Star College – Montgomery > web site at:
http://montgomery.lonestar.edu/8700/

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Equal Opportunity For additional assistance or more information on degree plans or future courses that Lone Star
Statement: College – Montgomery may offer, please contact one of the following:

Barbara Eckenfels, Counselor Juan C. Lebron

F-240 F-250
936-273-7246 936-273-7280
Barbara.A.Eckenfels@lonestar.edu Juan.C.Lebron@lonestar.edu

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Grade Sheet
You are responsible for tracking your own grades. There should be no surprise as to how you are doing in the class. Use this
chart to keep track. Divide your total points by the possible points to get your percentage. Ex. 150/200 = 75% = C

Project Sketches/ Written Assignment Completed Project Your Total/ Possible

Maquettes Pts
Hand-building skills X /100
Throwing skills X /100
Abstraction project X /200
Proposed project /300
Research paper X X X /100
Test X X X /100
Participation attendance, projects in on time, participation in crits and studio duties /100
Total X X X /1000
* You must complete all parts of a project to receive points for the project. Late homework will receive 0 points but must still
be completed in order to receive any points for the completed project.
* 10 points will be deducted for each day a project is late.
* 3 absences = drop in letter grade. 4 absences = F

Supply List – Need tools by next class period

Required: fork or other scoring tool Optional but strongly suggested:
The Craft and Art of Clay 4th ed carving tools apron or large shirt
Sketchbook (min. size, 8 “ x 11”) assorted brushes dust mask (disposable type)
bound sketchbook plastic – soft trash, not grocery small bucket (bottom of milk jug)
Pottery tool kit shop towel Sure-form rasp
sponge cut up sheets small containers with lids
needle tool lock for locker toolbox or caddie (name)
cut-off wire spray bottle
fettling knife wooden paddle
ribbon tool canvas
metal rib apron
Open
Studio
Hours

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2:30‐5:30