Studio: Ceramics

Take your ceramics knowledge and skill to the next level with this comprehensive course where you will demonstrate artistic proficiency in various ceramic techniques and then translate the medium for classroom use. You will examine the history of ceramics and use that knowledge to practice assorted handbuilding and surface treatment techniques to develop a body of work. In addition to studio practice, you will be challenged to engage with real-world classroom scenarios and troubleshoot supply management and art room organization to facilitate the effective implementation of a ceramics curriculum. You will walk away from this course with an original body of work and new, practical and applicable strategies for implementing into your art room.

For the official course description, see the course syllabus or Academic Catalog.

Required Materials

Ceramics Materials List

Additional Materials

Computer with basic audio and video output equipment
Internet access (broadband recommended)
Basic computing skills (see AOEU’s Technology Requirements)
Access to AOEU’s online learning platform, Brightspace, to view course content, submit assignments, and engage in discussion (provided)
Word-processing platform (Microsoft Office, Pages, Google Docs)

Graduate Credits

All courses will now close at 11 PM Central time on the 27th of each month. Graduate Credits 3 Graduate Credits

Price Graduate Credit $1047.00

Timeline

Mon 8 Sun

Jan 4 Weeks Feb 28

Upcoming Course Run Dates

Jan 4 Feb 28

Feb 1 Mar 28

Mar 1 Apr 25

Apr 5 May 30

May 3 Jun 27

AOEU Course Code

ART524

Morningside Course Code

EDUC500 AOE024

Course Objectives

Experiment with ceramic techniques and integrate learning to create a body of original work.
Develop authentic resources, learning tools, and examples to facilitate hands-on learning in the classroom.
Evaluate new knowledge of ceramics to facilitate improved curriculum design and instructional practice.
Synthesize best practices in classroom management, supply organization, and practical implementation of ceramics.

Course Breakdown

Week 1

History and Process

Review and research the history and science behind ceramics processes.
Evaluate your current ceramics curriculum.

Week 2

Texture Tools

Learn new and innovative ways to create texture in your ceramics pieces.
Create custom texture tools and compile a complete texture tool kit to use in the classroom.

Week 3

Simple Construction and Surface Treatments

Pair a construction method and surface treatment in the creation of a textured three-dimensional form.
Examine a variety of simple hand-building methods and surface treatment techniques.

Week 4

Underglazes and Slips

Explore several ways to work with underglazes and slips, including sgraffito, paper resists, and many other creative techniques.
Create a process board as you document the process of creating your own finished piece.

Week 5

Making Connections

Connect ceramics to other disciplines by researching a topic or process that interests you.
Create a finished ceramics piece and lesson plan to use right away in your classroom.

Week 6

Management and Organization

Learn expert tips and new ideas to keep your ceramics curriculum and tools organized.
Develop a comprehensive plan to improve your classroom management as it relates specifically to ceramics.

Week 7

Teacher Showcase Series

Create a body of personal work using new techniques and processes you learned in the course.
Explore critiques in your classroom as you give feedback to peers.

Week 8

Reflection

Refine a body of personal work using new techniques and processes you learned in the course.
Compile a final portfolio of work from the course, reflecting on your own work as you refine and improve your ceramics curriculum.

Simple Construction and Surface Treatments

A sample assignment from Week 3 of the class Studio: Ceramics.

1. Research

Watch a hands-on demonstration showcasing a wide variety of construction and surface treatments, some traditional and others you may never have thought of.

2. Discussion

Write a 3–4 paragraph action plan outlining how you plan to use simple construction and surface treatments in your art room. Describe any lingering questions about the techniques and discuss.

3. Creation

Choose a combination of methods to use as you create your own finished piece of artwork. Create a process board to document your work process.

Kelly K.

"I like the 8 week course, and everything is due on the same day every week. I also loved that no matter if you were a novice or amateur the weekly subjects were open ended to apply your level to it."

Amy R.

"The material was well presented, enabling me to work confidently on my own. I enjoyed the feedback from both the instructor and my peers. The course expectations were clear and consistent from week to week, and the course platform was simple to navigate."

Robin G.

"It was shockingly helpful to me, even with all my years of experience I learned new techniques and enjoyed the discussions with other teachers."

What do past course participants think?

Hundreds of art teachers have taken the course Studio: Ceramics. Here’s what they actually think — without cherry-picking.
(12-month rolling average from all post-course survey respondents – Updated 2/27/2020)

97%

"THE COURSE CONTENT WAS RELEVANT AND UP-TO-DATE."

97%

"MY INSTRUCTOR PROVIDED VALUE-ADDED CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENHANCE DISCUSSIONS AND ENGAGE STUDENTS."

100%

"I ACHIEVED THE GOALS I SET AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS COURSE."

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