Ceramics Course Offerings

Art 151. Introduction to Ceramics

3 credits. No prerequisite. Offered Fall and Spring semester.

 

Introduction of non-majors to a variety of cultural backgrounds and techniques required to make hand-built ceramic forms. This is achieved through lectures, discussions, demonstrations and readings. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included. S/U grading.

 

Art 250. Ceramics I

3 credits. No prerequisite. Offered: Spring Semester

 

Introduction to ceramics techniques. A beginning course for majors. Proficiency in the basic hand forming processes and glazing techniques and an understanding of the clay and firing processes are achieved through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and readings. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included.

 

Art 253. Ceramics ll: Throwing

3 credits. Prerequisite: Art 151 or 250 or permission of instructor.

 

Throwing is the process by which a form is made by working with the hands and on the potter’s wheel. During the semester emphasis is placed on centering the clay on the wheel and mastering the basic bowl and bottle forms. Appropriate art safety instruction will be included.

 

304. Intermediate Ceramics.

 

3 credits. Prerequisites: Art 112, 114, 130, 151 or 250, 253 or consent of instructor.

 

This course will have specific technical ceramic applications, applicable to the exploration of intermediate level hand building and/or throwing techniques. The conceptual development of the student’s work is encouraged and may include both ceramic work and/or readings.

 

404. Advanced Ceramics.

 

3 credits. Repeatable. Prerequisites: Art 112, 114,130, 151, or 250, and 253 or consent of the instructor.

 

This course will have specific technical ceramic applications, applicable to the exploration of advanced level hand building and/or throwing techniques. The conceptual development of the student’s work is essential and may include both ceramic work and/or readings.

 

407. Advanced Ceramics: Throwing.

 

3 credits. Repeatable. Prerequisites: Art 112 , 114, 130, 151, or 250, and 253 or consent of the instructor.

 

Devoted to more complex throwing problems such as larger pieces, multiple sections form, sets of forms and lidded pieces. Work toward an individual visual “voice” will also be pursued.

 

408. Technical Ceramic Applications.

 

3 credits. Prerequisites: Art 112, 114, 130, 151 or 250, 253, 404 or consent of instructor.

 

Experience in specialized techniques and processes as they apply to ceramics, both new and traditional. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, ceramic sculpture-large scale or figurative, clay and glazes, kiln building, cone 6, mold making, raku and primitive firing and ceramic surface design.