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ART 1020 - Introduction to Ceramics

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

This course introduces students to the fundamental processes of ceramic art, from clay preparation to glazing and firing. Emphasizing basic handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques, students will create hands-on projects that explore surface treatments, firing methods for mid-range clay, and the relationship between form and function. The course integrates historical and contemporary perspectives, examining ceramics from Neolithic traditions to modern practices. Students will develop technical skills, refine craftsmanship, and consider how finishing and decoration contribute to artwork.

Prerequisites: FD 2130 - 3D Design: Space + Materiality  

Notes: Campus only


Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Identify ceramic vocabulary, terms, and processes.
  • Create ceramic works using hand-building and wheel-throwing methods.
  • Apply ceramic surfacing techniques.
  • Develop an understanding of historical and contemporary ceramics.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of firing electric and raku kilns.

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