ART 253 Ceramics: Intermediate

Enhancement of ceramic wheel-throwing and hand building skills. An introduction to complex thrown and hand built forms with attention to good visual resolution, as well as the understanding of glaze formulation, testing, and kiln firing. Students will enhance their pottery decoration techniques, and conduct an in-depth exploration of historical, cultural, and modern trends and ideology in ceramics. Contents and expected learning proficiencies of this course vary from term to term. May be repeated up to 9 total credits.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ART 250 and ART 251

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Develop further the student’s understanding of and insight into the age old craft of pottery
2. Gain the necessary skills, understanding and motivation needed to be independently and competently involved in the use of the potter’s wheel and many other phases of the ceramic process
3. Develop a personal sense of craftsmanship