Section 1. Proposed Course Outline (A general statement of course content that informs class syllabus construction. Once approved, all sections of a given course must include this content, no matter which instructor teaches the course, or the mode of delivery. Divisions must include this new course outline in the Divisional Course Outline binder as required by COPPs.)
Course Number: ART 255 Full Course Title for print catalog: Alchemy of Ceramics:  Materiality, Chemistry, and Kiln Firing
Abbreviated Course Title for Banner: Alchemy of Ceramics (30 character limit)
Prerequisites:  Art 250 Handbuilding or Art 251Wheel Throwing 
Co-requisites:      
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)  	 Pass/No Pass only

Number/Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
   Lecture	   hours (lecture credits x 10)	   hours (lecture credits x 12)	   hours (lecture credits x 11)	
3 Lec/Lab	60 hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	72 hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	66 hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
3 Total credits (sum)	60 Total hours (sum)	72 Total hours (sum)	66 Total hours (sum)	

Course Description (300 character limit):	
This class explores the basics of ceramic chemistry, materials and kiln firing practices. This information leads to experimentation, testing for various firing ranges, color, and textural possibilities which enhances student material literacy, personal direction and goals in their studio work. 	
Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Planned	
What will the student know or be able to do at the end of the course?
What attitudes related to the subject will the student hold?	What evidence will demonstrate that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools may include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)	
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:	How each outcome will be assessed:	
have acquired an understanding of ceramic
materials, applications and kiln firing
processes.	Weekly lab assignments. Class exercises,
group collaboration projects. Mid-term and
Final Examinations.	
have the ability to independently test or
mix clays and glazes to inform outcomes of
studio work.	Mid-term and Final Examinations.	
use critical thinking to develop thoughtful
approaches and creative problem solving in the
use of ceramic material in personal art studio
practice.	Mid-term and Final Examinations.
Final Oral Critique of lab samples.	
exercise safe and healthy studio practices
in the use of ceramic materials, chemicals and
firing of kilns.	Mid-term and Final Examinations.	
exercised written & verbal skills.
Documentation - written records of lab
observations	Final Submission of written lab reports,
presentation of test samples and Final Exam.	
have a deeper knowledge base of ceramic
theory, history and contemporary practice to
inform individual studio work.	Mid-term and Final Examinations.	
     	     	

Course Content by Major Topics
What topics will be presented? What are the main activities of the course? What are the central themes?
(See sample at http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/format3.htm.)
Topics:
INTRODUCTION TO CERAMIC MATERIALS
Geologic Origins
Toxicology and safe lab practices.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS
Examine the history of ceramic objects of use and ceremony,
relevance & civilizing influence on human evolution.
Influence of Industrial Revolution on Studio Ceramics.
CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES
Current trends & approaches. Examine the technical issues of surface and
multiple firings.
Lusters and digital surface enhancement (DECALS)
DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSAL & HYPOTHESIS:
What do you want clay do, perform what tasks?
How do you want to use this material? Function vs non function?
What color, texture and heat tolerances do you want in a clay body?
LAB TESTING OF INDEPENDENT MATERIALS
Observation, recording, reporting.
Eutectic Effects: observe, record, report.
DEVELOPING A CLAY BODY
Clay body formulation for a variety of approaches and effects.
Tests: Include development of three clay body formulations: for wheel
throwing, for sculptural/hand-building application and for slip
casting into plaster molds.
PLASTER MOLDS AND SLIP CASTING
Uses and advantages: plaster molds and slip casting for production,
studio practice, commercial applications & advantages.
Fabrication of simple plaster drain molds and mixing of casting slips.
INTRODUCTION TO GLAZES
Materials, temperatures, and surface articulation.
Testing, observation, record & report.
Develop a High temperature and a Low temperature glazes.
KILNS AND FIRING PRACTICES
Electric Kilns: use, maintenance and repairs.
Gas kilns: operation and approaches to atmospheric effects on clays and
glazes.

Section 2. Proposal Information
Course Developer:	Type of Proposal	Type of Course: 	
Kathryn Finnerty	 New course	 Lower Division Collegiate (transfer) 	
Date: 10-18-13	     Currently 199 or 299 	 Professional/Technical (required or elective) 	
Catalog year to take effect: 	 Experimental Course	 Developmental, numbered below 100	
2013-2014___  	     199 Special Studies		
2014-2015___  	     299 Trends  		
	 Revised course (If increasing credits, use credit change form)	
	 Reactivated course with no change	
	 Reactivated course with changes 	

Rationale:
How does this proposal further the goals of the program or department? 	
This course would provide our students with a greater understanding of the materials and chemistry of ceramics which will increase their ability to more fully realize and execute their critical concepts and creative potential. Increased technical literacy provides greater independence and control over creative outcomes. By providing this information our department advances our goals of providing a context for expanding critical thinking, experimentation and engagement toward creative expression. This course expands the diversity of our offering without requiring additional space or resources. 	
What assessment evidence supports this proposal? 	
Since offering this course in 2010 I have witnessed increased levels of competency and successful
outcomes in student projects and proposals, evidence of increased self confidence , informed decision
making, and active engagement toward solving technical problems through testing of material and
alternative methods. Evaluation of student work has revealed greater competence and
comprehension.	
How do you know there is a demand for this course? 	
This course has been taught as a Special Topics course in Winter term for the past 3 years and has
filled with 16 students (our lab max) each time. Prior to holding our first Alchemy class we received
repeated requests for more technical information as students grasped for greater independence and
control in their studio work. Our studio courses ART 250, 251, 253 focus on developing facile skills
and practical manipulation of clay, they leave little time for complexities of glazes, clay body
development and firing technology.This course has been taught in Winter term 2011, Winter 2012 and Winter 2013 as an experimental 199 course.	

Section 3. Curriculum Equity (http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/curric.htm)
To promote an environment where all learners are encouraged to develop their full potential, this course will support Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy in the following way(s):
Course material includes historical and cultural examples of the civilizing applications and influence of
ceramic technologies. Content includes examples of ethnically diverse cultures throughout history.

Section 4. For revised courses only: PREVIOUS Catalog/Course Information:
Course Number:       Course Title in Banner:       (30 characters maximum)	
Full Course Title in print catalog:      	
Prerequisites:       
Co-requisites:      
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)  	 Pass/No Pass only

Number/Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
   Lecture	   hours (lecture credits x 10)	   hours (lecture credits x 12)	   hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
   Total credits (sum)	    Total hours (sum)	    Total hours (sum)	    Total hours (sum)	

Course Description:
     
What will change? Course Number   Title   Course Description   Credit hours   Contact hours

Section 5. Support Courses (New Professional/Technical course proposals must complete.) 
Professional/Technical courses are tracked within programs for purposes of Carl Perkins funding and budgetary planning. Indicate all degree or certificate programs for which this course will be required.
Program	Division	
     	     	
     	     	

Section 6. Overlap Courses  (New course proposals must complete.)
While overlap of course materials is not necessarily a flaw, duplication of course materials may lead to inefficient use of college resources. If there is overlap, the faculty of overlapping courses must agree on the extent of overlap and attach a rationale explaining its necessity.

Indicate all departments/courses that this course may overlap. Division Dean of existing course enters one of two options at right. Note: N/A is not an option.

Options:
1.  No overlap.
2.  Approved: overlap is acceptable. Rationale attached.
3.  Disapproved: reasons attached.
Division	Course Number / Title	% Overlap	Option	Division Dean of existing course
(Signature required for all options)	Date	
     	     	     	1		     	
     	     	     	     		     	

Section 7. Qualification to fulfill degree requirements (complete all relevant forms, available at http://www.lanecc.edu/currsched/index.html and send to Mary Brau for the Degree Requirements Review Committee):

 Form(s) applying for the following degree requirement status have been attached. (Only check this box when forms have been completed and attached.)

AAOT, ASOT-Bus, OTM:
 Arts & Letters 
 Social Sciences
 Science /Computer Science 
 Mathematics
 Cultural Literacy Option 

All degrees:
 Health/Wellness/Fitness
AAS, 1-year and 2-year certificates:
 Human Relations 

Optional designation:
 Sustainability status

Section 8. Library Impact Statement
Under accreditation standards, Library consultation is essential for new programs, new courses and for substantively revised courses when the revisions entail any change in library use. 

What assignments will require the use of library and information resources? 
The course work will be covered by lectures, demonstrations and handouts. There is a student
presentation assignment that will be likely facilitated by students access to the internet for research
and image acquisition.

Each academic area has a Liaison Librarian (http://www.lanecc.edu/library/services/liaison.htm). Contact the designated librarian to discuss the library needs of your course. Please allow the librarian at least one week to assess library resources.

To be completed by Liaison Librarian:
 Library resources are adequate to support this proposal.
 Additional resources are needed but can be obtained from current funds. 
 Significant additional Library funds/resources are required to support this proposal. 

					     
	Liaison Librarian			Date

Section 9. Divisional Approval (To be completed by Division Chair and Administrative Assistant) 
Human, Physical, and Financial Resources:
 Additional instructional costs (staff, materials, services or facilities) will be incurred to offer this course.  Source of funding:      
 No additional instructional resources (staff, materials, services or facilities) are needed to offer this course.
Explain: We will be using the current budget that we used for the 199 course.
Required Certifications:
 We have developed minimum course certification standards according to the COPPs procedure “Instructor Qualifications: Credit,” to be filed with ASA upon course approval.
 We have completed faculty certification form(s) for faculty qualified to teach this course, to be filed with ASA and Human Resources upon course approval. 

		      	     
Administrative Assistant/Coordinator	Date

Fees:
 We have completed fee rationale and fee request forms to be submitted to ASA upon course approval, in compliance with the COPPs procedure, “Fees: Special”
 No special fees will be required for this course.

Divisional Recommendation:
 The Division Chair and Administrative Assistant have reviewed this course proposal and kept a copy for divisional files.
 Faculty review of this course was completed within the division on Oct7(date).

 Pass	 Do Not Pass 

			     
Academic Dean			Date

Section 10.  College Approval 	 

				     							     
Curriculum Committee Chair				Date		Executive Dean for Academic Affairs	Date

Curriculum Approval Committee hearing:  		     		_____________________________	     
				Date		Vice President for Academic &	              Date
						Student Affairs