AR 253 - Ceramics: Handbuilding

3 Credit(s)

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of ceramic art. Topics include hand-forming methods such as pinch, coil, and slab building as well as an exploration of various surface treatment techniques such as slips and glazes. This course emphasizes the development of student’s design vocabulary and innovative personal aesthetic as it applies to sculptural ceramic objects. As time permits, instruction will include various firing techniques such as oxidation, pit, saggar and Raku.This course has a course specific fee to cover the costs of some materials.