Ceramics 2: 6383/6393 Students create original artwork inspired by natural and historically significant ceramic forms. Students study the formulation and firing characteristics of basic glazes, additional techniques for throwing on the pottery wheel, kiln theory, craftsmanship and safe studio practices. Students apply decoration techniques such as using overglazes, underglazes, and patina methods and learn to stack and monitor the kiln.
Ceramics 3: 6385/6386 Students study the works of contemporary potters and sculptors in terms of form, finish, and conceptual statement. Students create a series of forms that reflect a common source or theme. They combine hand-made and wheel-thrown clay forms to create pottery or sculpture that reflects personal meaning. Kiln theory is developed as students learn to stack and monitor the kiln. A variety of surface decoration techniques are applied to artworks. Craftsmanship, efficiency, and safe studio practices are emphasized.
Advanced Studio Ceramics: 6313/6314 Students focus on an art form of their choice implementing clay as their medium using both assigned and self-selected subject matter. They participate in group discussion in which they analyze significant works of art and periods of art history. Museum field trips and talks with visiting artists may be arranged. Craftsmanship, efficiency, and safe studio practices are emphasized.