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Sep 07, 2024
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2023-2024 WWCC College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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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
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