Ceramics - Year 8
ARTS FACULTY
| š Ā Course Type | Elective |
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| š§© Ā Units | 1 |
| ā± Ā Hours per week Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā | 3Ā |
| āļø Ā Selection | 1 - 3 Arts Electives to be selected in Year 8 |
| š§ Ā Future Pathways Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā | Unit 1 - 4 Ceramics, TCE Visual Art Level 2, Art Production Level 3, Studio Practice Level 3, Art Theory and Criticism, IB Visual Art HL and SL |
This is an Art course. The medium is clay.
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The objectives of the Ceramics course are for students to:
- Develop visual perception
- Learn how artists work with materials and ideas
- Acquire technical skills
- Become familiar with the elements of design
- Learn to make aesthetic judgements
- Understand art in a cultural context
- Communicate with others through art works
- Demonstrate personal thoughts and feelings in art works.
This unit is for one semester only. Students will learn a variety of design and ceramic techniques and will gain an understanding of the processes involved in studio management.
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Practical ceramic work draws on observation from a wide variety of sources and students are encouraged to explore and experiment in this area. The relevant study of art and artists is the basis of each piece of work.
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Assessment in Ceramics
For assessment in Ceramics, tasks are broken down into objectives or parts so that students know what is expected of them before starting the work. The parts serve as a checklist for students and teachers so that all aspects of a syllabus have been addressed. Each project is assessed by looking at evidences in studentsā practical and journal work. The ability to follow instructions, use media and techniques appropriately, explore possibilities, research relevant theory, experiment independently and creatively and produce artworks are all evidences of achievement.
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All components of the course are assessed progressively during the semester and finally as a complete body of work towards the end of the semester.