For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity
- The student, upon completion of this course, will be knowledgeable of a variety of ceramics techniques and terms.
- Safety in the ceramics lab
- History of clay and ceramics
- Documentation in a sketch journal
- Hand building techniques
- Glaze application
- Regular critiques
- Final Exam
- Lectures
- Demonstrations
- Films
- Projects
- Digital Presentations
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Clay
- Slab Roller
- Extruder
- Potter's Wheel
Outcome 1.
Students will apply knowledge gained from readings in their studio assignments and in critiques.
Outcome 3.
Students will keep a sketch journal.
Outcome 5.
Students will participate in critiques.
Outcome 6.
Outcome 7.
- Students will read and discuss text.
- Students will express their ideas during group and individual critiques with instructor.
- Student will apply critical thinking in solving studio assignments.
- Students will use technology relevant to the ceramics medium.
- Students will gain knowledge of the role ceramics plays in different cultures and develop an awareness of how art is an expression of the values of diverse cultures.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.