ART 251 Ceramics: Wheel Throwing

This introductory ceramics course is designed for students with no prior experience in pottery or wheel throwing. Focused on developing essential pottery wheel techniques, the course covers basic glaze application, foundational ceramic processes, and an introduction to hand-eye-mind coordination for effective form-making. Students will also explore historical, cultural, and contemporary trends, concepts, and theories in ceramics. The course content and expected learning outcomes may vary each term. May be repeated for up to 8 credits.

Credits

4

General Education Requirements

Arts and Letters

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Think critically and creatively in problem-solving project requirements and assignment objectives

2. Identify and answer relevant questions, ideas, concepts, and issues through the lens of ceramic theory

3. Utilize ceramic terminology, materials, tools, techniques, and processes safely and with competency

4. Relate personal artistic expression within the context of historical and contemporary ceramic practices

5. Analyze and discuss content and topics in personal and peer assignments