Course Description
Development of personal expression using the ceramic process.
Athena Title
Introduction to Ceramics
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To thoroughly acquaint the beginning student with the ideas and techniques of pottery and ceramic sculpture, with an emphasis on understanding historical ceramic achievements and how they relate to contemporary attitudes in clay. Students will participate in group critiques regularly throughout the semester. They will be expected to orally defend their own work and offer constructive criticism to other students.
Topical Outline
Class divided into five to eight sections, each lasting one or two weeks. During each section a specific technical problem will be introduced stressing individual creativity and inventiveness in dealing with this technique. Group critique to follow each assignment to discuss outcome of work, strengths and weaknesses, and firing possibilities. The last assignment is a free one left up to the student, and should represent his or her best effort. May count for half the grade. Sketch book and reading is required. Slides of historical and contemporary work shown. All firing methods will be introduced. Grading based on creativity and effort.
Syllabus
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