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2015-2016 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ART 130 - Introduction to Ceramics: Construction and Glazes


Study of the basic processes of design and creation of clay forms, both functional and sculptural.  Techniques of handbuilding, throwing on the potter’s wheel, glazing and firing will be explored.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: ART 106 Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design.

Credits: 3
Hours
6 Studio hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate the aesthetic possibilities of clay.
2.  Wed aesthetics and utility.
3.  Execute the history of ceramic sculpture and pottery.
4.  Demonstrate fundamental techniques of shaping and glazing.