Ceramics I Syllabus

Spring Semester 2019 E-103 - M. Benedict, Instructor

Weeks of: Unit: Topic:
Jan 29 - Feb. 1 Introduction Introduction to Ceramics & Studio Set-up
- Making test tiles & texture rollers
- Demo on Slab construction techniques
- Instruction on ceramic processes.

Feb. 4 – 22 I Project: Texture Vessels & Darted Vessels

Art History: Tara Wilson – Josh De Weese

Feb. 25 - March 29 II Project: Sgraffito Vessels

Art History: Native American Pottery &
World Design Traditions

April 8 - 9 Critique of Projects I & II

April. 10 – May. 17 III Project: Ceramic Set Project
Art History: The Artwork of Lawson Oyekan,
Peter Volkos & Suzi Stevenson
20th Century Ceramic Sculpture

May 1 - June V Projects (if time permits): RAKU Firing and/or

(if time permits) Open Assignment
(with instructors permission and guidence)

Final Critique (Scheduled During Final Exam Week)

LAST DAY FOR CERAMIC WET WORK (Seniors). . . . Friday, May 17th
LAST DAY FOR CERAMIC WET WORK (everyone else) . . . Wednesday, May 23rd

Things to Remember:
 May 17th is the LAST DAY to work on unfired clay for seniors. May 23rd is the LAST DAY for
non-seniors to work in unfired clay. Period. There are NO exceptions for ANY reason. After
May 23rd , we will continue to bisque and glaze our ceramic ware.

 It is important that you pace yourselves and make the most out of each studio work day.
Wasting time in ceramics is deadly. Оur deadlines are non-negotiable, and all assignments
must be completed to receive credit for the class.

 Website portfolios will be counted as equivalent to a project grade. Therefore, it is important to

keep up on your digital portfolio by posting your digitized images onto your web page. Your
completed web page of (your) ceramic work images will be due on your final exam day.