Ceramics I

Code:

CI500

Acronym:

CI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Fine Arts

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S (of 10-02-2014 to 11-07-2014)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Fine Arts Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Fine Arts

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
AP	17	Official Study Plan 2011	2	-	4,5	64	121,5
			3
			4
DC	6	Licenciatura em Design de Comunicação	3	-	4,5	64	121,5
			4

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The practice of ceramics at the Faculty of Fine Arts develops into one space with diversified materials and techniques that require care and hygiene maintenance in particular and in general, being these responsibilities of all intervenient that operate in this space.

Being a subject essentially practical, informative and educational objectives are focused on research, experimentation and knowledge of media and executive processes.

This set of attitudes aims to help objectify the creative process.

The objectives related to information and education, coexist in a close relationship as a source of knowledge and learning ceramic process.

Provided the theory, students should be given proof of their knowledge orally or writing. The practice will occupy a strong laboratory component.

Coupled with creative potential, the technology aims to encourage the senses to enable a conscious practice of projects over the years to be developed.

Learning outcomes and competences

 

- Know the ceramic process

- Affection through plastic and liquid

- Painting in regular and irregular surfaces

- Glazing and cooking

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

Theoretical and practical

Knowledge and maintenance:

- Machinery, tools and utensils;

Laboratory practice - tests and records:

- Pastes, dyes, fluxes and auxiliary products

 Ceramic process

- Modeling and painting

Mandatory literature

Daniel Rhodes; Terre et Glaçures

Complementary Bibliography

Nino Caruso; Cerâmica Viva
Robert Tichane; Clay Bodies
Dessain et Tolra; La Ceramique Archictectural
Leone Papua; La Coccion de Productos Cerâmicos
Fernandez Chiti; Manual de Esmaltes Cerâmicos
Júlio Resende; A Cerâmica
Christine Constant; The Potter’s Palette

Teaching methods and learning activities

- Pastes

- Affection through plastic and liquid

- Drying

- Cooking

- Painting

- Glazing

Final report on the development of work established.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	20,00
Trabalho de campo	80,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

20% (2 val) + 80% (18 val) = 100% (20 val)