ART 2210 - Ceramics II

Credits: 3

This sophomore-level course builds directly on the knowledge and skills students learn in Ceramics I. Students are taught how to make plaster molds specifically for ceramic use, how to safely mix glazes, and how to fire gas fueled kilns. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a greater understanding of the varied possibilities of working with clay and be able to better discern the methods that best suit their own personal artistic style.

Prerequisites: ART 1110 - Ceramics I

Course Learning Outcomes:

Program and control electric kilns without faculty supervision.
Fire cone 6 gas reduction kilns with faculty supervision.
Understand the basics of glaze materials and how to research, mix, and test glazes.
Make plaster molds and use them for ceramic processes.
Practice their understanding of three-dimensional design through creating an assemblage sculpture comprised of various slip cast objects.
Evaluate personal or cultural relationships to an specific assigned topic and create an installation based on their inquiries into assigned topics.
Design and execute a specific display method and installation for their artworks.