ART 253 Ceramics: Intermediate

Enhancement of ceramic wheel-throwing and hand building skills. Further development toward 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 knowledge of surface treatments/techniques, and conduct in-depth exploration of historical, cultural, and modern trends and theory in ceramics. Contents and expected learning proficiencies of this course vary from term to term. May be repeated up to 8 credits.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

ART 250 and ART 251

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