ART 3330 Ceramics: Wheel Throwing

Introduction to wheel thrown techniques with emphasis on making, glazing, and firing ceramic works. Students will explore both current and current historical while solving aesthetic and technical problems in clay. An additional three hours of independent studio work is required.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Develop skills needed to throw pottery on the wheel.
2. Explore the strengths and limitations of different forming techniques.
3. Know and use beginning ceramic terminology.
4. Develop a safe work habit of studio practice and equipment maintenance.
5. Participate in clay and glaze formulation and testing.
6. Participate in the firing process of primitive, electric, gas and wood kilns.
7. Have a beginning knowledge of historical and contemporary ceramics.
8. Begin to understand the balance between personal aesthetics and technical demands of the ceramic process.
9. Begin to develop visual solutions and speak about the technical ascetic choices in a critique setting.