Level+1

The Level 1 Ceramic student will master all three hand building techniques (Coil, Slab, and Pinch) and will learn how to use the Expressive Features and Characteristics of Design to enhance their artwork. Students will learn about various contemporary artists from different cultures and their techniques. Students must keep a notebook which computes into their final grade. Students will turn in artist statements and critiques for each assignment.

//**Summer Homework**// //**Find an image of a professional ceramic artwork created by a contemporary ceramic artist. On one page, insert the image and below the image write a 5-7 sentence paragraph discussing why the piece interests you, how you can be inspired by the artwork, and what you would want to make in this class. This is due on the first day of school. Double space, 12 pt font.**//


 * Make up work**

Were you absent on a day we did a critique? **IF AND ONLY IF your absence is EXCUSED are you allowed to do the make up assignment.**
 * 1) Find 5 different contemporary ceramic artists who did the same type of project that we just completed (Tea pot set, tea bowl, slab box, etc) For each artist write a 1 page critique on your favorite artwork by them. Include what you like, what you dont like, and if you were the artist what would you do different. also include an image, name of artist, title, and year (title and year if you can find it). DOUBLE SPACE, 12 pt font. YOU MAY NOT EMAIL THIS TO ME.


 * Syllabus/Parent Letter**


 * Clay Body Vocabulary:**
 * Bone Dry Clay-** Light grey clay body which is ready to be BISQUE fired. Most fragile stage of clay.
 * Bisque Fire-** The first firing schedule
 * Bisque Ware-** Clay has been bisque fired. Clay is white and hard. Glaze is applied to bisque ware
 * Leather Hard Clay-** Dark grey clay body that can be formed, carved into, sculpted, and clay can be added to leather hard clay by slipping and scoring and blending a coil.
 * Glaze Fire-** The second and final firing schedule
 * Glaze ware-** The most strongest clay body. Clay is now functional or used as a sculpture. Artwork is completed finished. Glaze will either be shiny or matte.

1. Sand piece with sandpaper and wipe piece off with a clean sponge 2. Wax foot. WASH BRUSH IN HOT WATER 3. Using the whisk mix glaze bucket. make sure to stir on bottom and sides of bucket. CLEAN WHISK IN HOT WATER 4. Using tongs dip piece into glaze bucket for 1.5 SECONDS. CLEAN TONGS IN HOT WATER 5. Close glaze bucket 5. Wipe off glaze from wax with a clean sponge 6. Place artwork in "To be Glaze Fired" cabinet
 * How to Glaze when Dipping your piece (1 color)**

__//**SEMESTER 1 Assignments and Power Points**//__
__We use the rams head technique for wedging__ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWIbe97p5aA
 * Wedging clay tutorial video**


 * How to make a pinch pot power point**


 * Negative Space Power Point**


 * In Progress Critique Questions** *This list will be modified as the year progresses


 * How to make a coil pot power point**


 * Flower Bud Vase Power Point**


 * How to make a Slab Box Power Point**


 * Mixed Media Slab Box Power Point.**

__//**SEMESTER 2 Assignments and Power Points!**//__
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWIbe97p5aA
 * Wedging clay tutorial video**


 * Tea Bowl Assignment Power Point**


 * Native American Inspired Vase Power Point**


 * Face Mug (Slab) Power Point**


 * Tea Pot Set Power Point**


 * Gargoyle Power Point**
 * Nature Vase Power Point**