AR 315 Topics in Ceramics

(Lab fee) This course is an introduction to basic ceramic techniques with emphasis on hand-constructed ceramics. The course will include a study of the history of ceramics from prehistory to modern times. Students utilize various tools and methods and knowledge of glaze chemistry and more to experiment with many aesthetic styles including knowledge of various art historical and contemporary ideas. This course is an exploration of sculptural media, particularly clay and terra cotta. Students critique, justify, and present choices in the process of making ceramic art from conceptualized vessel or structure to finished art work. Professional materials processes and safety issues related to the materials processes is emphasized.

Credits

3