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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ARTS 242 - Ceramics II
PROGRAM: Fine Arts
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
ARTS 242 Ceramics II is a continuation of ARTS 241 - Ceramics I : Hand-building. This class will emphasize throwing utilitarian (functional) vessels and ware. The potter’s wheel will be the primary tool of this class. Students will be introduced to a variety of throwing techniques, proper glazing and firing practices as well as aesthetic concerns of ceramics as a studio art medium. Students will create their own original work; in addition, students will learn practical studio experience such as proper safety procedures, studio hygiene, and minor equipment maintenance.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate an intermediate level of understanding for materials, techniques, processes and aesthetic concerns of ceramics as a studio art medium through the completion of a number of original art works.
- Understand and practice the rules of occupational health and safety, with the ability to collaborate and cooperate safely within the studio environment.
- Demonstrate an intermediate level of working knowledge of low fire and mid-range glazing and firing processes.
- Develop a critical eye for troubleshooting function and aesthetics.
- Develop the necessary vocabulary and communication skills for discussing ceramic work critically and professionally.
- Research and fully develop an idea from sketch to final fired completion.
- Research several historical and contemporary clay artists and write a critical review of the artists’ work in regards to technique and content and cultural significance.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Aesthetics, analysis and critique
- Concept and content development
- Contemporary and historical ceramics
- Hard slab construction
- Multiple Technique construction
- Pinch and coil construction
- Principles of 3-D design
- Properties of clay and glaze
- Researching and maintaining a sketchbook
- Slip, glaze and underglaze applications
- Soft slab construction
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Wheel throwing
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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