Ceramics Handbuilding Syllabus

Syllabus for ceramic ii.

Ceramics handbuilding syllabus.

Syllabus ar 231 introduction to ceramics jerry nevins professor. Ceramics classes may have a special interest in joining and participating in extracurricular ceramic activities. Thank you in advance for your support this school year units of study units area of study length of time 1. To make a pinch pot one inserts a thumb into a ball of clay and continually pinches the the clay between the thumb and fingers while rotating to thin.

Handbuilding a combination of coil carving pounding and squishing has taken center stage in the art world says adam welch an art lecturer at princeton university and director of greenwich house pottery the oldest non profit ceramics studio in the country since 1909. Altered slab cylinders 5. Developed by mieke de deyne who has over 17 years experience in ceramics this course combines some of her favourite learned techniques from her masters in fine arts ceramics at australian national university. Glazing unit ongoing 3.

But are not limited to advanced student exposure to various cultural connections throughout the history of ceramics expanded knowledge of tools and techniques and exposure to artisans currently involved in the ceramic process. Students will produce ceramic art work using pinch slab and coil techniques. This course is intended for those studying ceramics for the first time and is a comprehensive introduction to the craft of clay working. Students will learn the basic vocabulary of ceramics as well as methods of surface treatment firing and other related aspects.

Art203 ceramics i beginning ceramics 5 credit. Freshmen sophomores juniors seniors this is a beginning ceramics pottery class for individual students who are interested in acquiring knowledge and skills in clay. This is a living class with a living syllabus. Successful completion of art 1 course available to.

Mastery of the basic handbuilding techniques. The instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester. The ability to successfully manipulate clay through the basic handbuilding techniques of coil pinch and. This course is designed to offer an in depth exploration and to enable students to discover their own individual language in clay.

Any changes made to the syllabus will be. Ceramics 1 course description ceramics 1 is an introductory course in ceramics covering the three basic methods of hand building. Each project will be explained in detail and each technique will be demonstrated in. The primary emphasis is on studio work leading to a portfolio of finished pieces by the end of the semester.

Syllabus adaptability this syllabus may be adapted throughout the year to reflect the needs and desires of the artists. Hand building unit 9 weeks 2.