ART 162 - Ceramics III

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 3
LAB hours per week: 4
This course builds on the fundamentals learned in Ceramics II. The emphasis is on learning more complicated wheel throwing techniques to create a set of two plates, four mugs, two cup and saucer sets, large bowls, lids, and deep footed vases. More decorative techniques will be applied to a greater range of shapes. Participating in the loading and firing of the gas kiln. Choosing, making, refining, and testing a glaze recipe. Personal creativity is always emphasized. Lab hours required and materials to be purchased.
Course Outcomes:

Explain and apply major terms, vocabulary, methods, concepts, and theories relevant to ceramics.
Practice proper health and safety protocol.
Show advancement in throwing, hand building skills, decorative techniques, and glazing styles.
Participate in different firing methods, comparing and contrasting the different results.
Demonstrate skills associated with loading a gas kiln.
Show increased mastery of glaze chemistry and how to adjust.
Demonstrate ethical and responsible use of media and information.

Course Topics:

Terminology of ceramics
Health and safety
Wheel throwing advancement
Design principles and application to 3-D pottery
Surface decoration
Glaze chemistry
Gas firing methods
Ethical and responsible use of media and information

Course Attribute(s): Humanities/Perf Arts