ART 237 - Ceramics 2
Credits: 3
5 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: ART 137
Description
This course is a continuation of ART 137 . Students use their technical expertise to create more ambitious and individual forms through hand-building techniques or wheel thrown work. Glaze technology and firing are explored.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Develop glazes from raw material.
- Recognition and application of the firing process as it relates to their individual work.
- Manipulate the clay medium with greater dexterity.
- Develop a series of unified work.
- Investigate a more astutely aesthetic approach based in historical relevance as it relates to the individua’s personal style.
Listed Topics
- Glaze technology and materials
- Formulation of glaze from raw materials
- Exploration of historically relevant work as it relates to the individual’s own work
- Work in the context of a series
Reference Materials
Ceramics Spectrum by Robin Hopper
Ceramics Handbook by Charles McKee
Reference material as per individual direction
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 12/13/2006
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