Ceramics and Sculpture

Ceramics and Sculpture

Instructor: Chip Noffke

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Overview:

This class gives an introduction to the processes of hand building and wheel thrown ceramics and finishing work. We will also explore other sculptural mediums to assist in defining form and space by creating and solving problems relating to 3D art forms.

Class Fees $ Supplies:

$25.00 – Plastic bag large zip lock and kitchen trash sizes – Pencil and notebook

Classroom Environment:

Ø  Be in your seat when bell rings.

Ø  Respect and attentiveness during demonstrations and directions.

Ø  Clean up after yourself. (Monthly cleaning projects to be assigned)

Ø  Respect peers, materials and facilities that are shared with all

Ø  Chose your words and conversation topics wisely.

Ø  Follow all safety guidelines at all times.

Ø  Sharing your creative positive attitude is encouraged.

Absences & Tardiness:

This is a studio class, absents from class equals lost time in the studio and your production. The only way to make up that time is by working harder when you get back, or put equivalent to the lost time later. In rare cases time may be made up with special arrangements due to illness. Extra credit will be allowed as agreed up by Mr. Noffke ahead of time in attempting to make up lost time as well. Habitual tardiness will result in office referral.

Grading:

The parent/student portal is a guide for keeping tabs on your progress of projects in this class. Those grades will reflect not only how the art projects turn out, but your work ethic, attitude, attendance, participation, and enthusiasm for the overall ceramic experience. Final project grades will be the instructor’s prerogative but rooted in predetermined rubrics. These will be communicated verbally and then posted on eSembler. Most assignments and rubrics can be located on Mr. Noffke’s web site.

Projects and Units will be built in the follow areas:

Ø  Pinch pots, hand forming clay vessels

Ø  Coil building with additive and subtractive techniques

Ø  Slab building with additive and subtractive techniques

Ø  “Throwing” use of potters wheel

Ø  Slip casting and use of premade forms and molds

Ø  Study of texture and surface treatment

Ø  Finishing and firing methods will also be explored