ART 1120 - Ceramics: Handbuilding + Surfacing
Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio
In this sophomore-level course, students utilize experimental techniques associated with thematic and conceptual practices that are relevant to contemporary ceramics. Students will learn the basics of handbuilding and surfacing, and be introduced to 3D clay printing and 3D Potter Bot. They will practice essential handbuilding construction methods including coil building, slab construction, pinch and press molding. Students will learn application techniques of surface design slips, underglazes, inlay, sgraffito, terra sigillata, glazes to decals, and confidently fire electric and raku kilns. Students will investigate new ways of creating work through experimentation and collaboration using a variety of technologies and techniques.
Prerequisites: FD 2130 - 3D Design: Space + Materiality
Notes: Fine Arts and Art Education students have priority seating within this course.
(Formerly FA 1160 Ceramics I, FAC 2750 Ceramics I, FAC 3250 Ceramic Sculpture II: Tools, Techniques, Process; ART 1110 Ceramics I)
Campus Only
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify ceramic vocabulary, terms, and processes.
- Create ceramic works using handbuilding methods.
- Apply ceramic surfacing techniques.
- Develop an understanding of historical and contemporary ceramics.
- Operate the 3D Potter Bot for 3D clay printing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in firing electric and raku kilns.
ART 1120 Course Learning Outcome Rubric
Required Course Materials:
- Towel
- Apron
- Hand Lotion
- Sturdy box for transporting materials
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