AR 356 - Ceramics: Wheel Throwing

3 Credit(s)

Wheel-throwing introduces students to the pottery wheel as a tool for creating three-dimensional forms. This course emphasizes the development of student’s design vocabulary and innovative personal aesthetic as it applies to utilitarian objects. Through technical demonstrations, image presentations, discussions and assignments, students are challenged to consider the role of the handmade functional object in contemporary material culture. Additionally, students develop skills in glazing and firing their work in electric and gas reduction kilns. This course has a course specific fee to cover the costs of some materials.