ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY

CERAMICS THEA 270 SYLLABUS

Course Code & Course Name: THEA 270 Ceramics

ECTS Credit: 3 0 3

Instructor: Saadet Pınar Ä°ÇEMER

E-mail: pinaricemer@cankaya.edu.tr

Website: http://thea270.cankaya.edu.tr

Midterm: %25

Final: %45

Homework: %20

Attendance: %10

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to make students at least good art viewers. And make them experience producing an art object once in a lifetime.

Learning Outcomes:

1- The aim of the course is to have an artistic way of thinking.

2- Ability to gain skill in handicraft and three-dimensional thinking.

3- Develops the ability to use visual design elements.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Week 1: Introduction. Purpose of THEA 270 Ceramics and giving an outline of the course.

Week 2: Introduction. Basic materials and techniques. Making decisions of 2D and 3D reproduction.

Week 3: Working on project 1 (surface) and critiques.

Week 4: Working on project 1 ( surface) and critiques.

Week 5: Working on project 1 ( surface) and critiques.

Week 6: Making a decision on 3D reproduction technique.

Week 7: Working on project 2 (3D object) and critiques.

Week 8: Midterm

Week 9: Working on project 2 (3D object) and critiques.

Week 10: Working on project 2 (3D object) and critiques.

Week 11: Drying process.

Week 12: Retouching and biscuit firing.

Week 13: Working on projects- glazing and firing.

Week 14: Working on projects- glazing and firing.