ART 465 - Advanced Ceramics

Description:
Advanced instruction in ceramics with a focus on developing technical expertise and creating a visual voice in the medium through self-directed research in historical, contemporary, and multi-cultural approaches to the medium. Class meets five hours per week. May be repeated up to 16 credits.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ART 365A , and ART 365B, and ART 365C, or permission of instructor.

Credits: (4)

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

Create work that demonstrates expertise in a variety of techniques within hand-built, wheel thrown and/or molded work
Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio, tools, and material safety
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of historical and contemporary technical and conceptual approaches to ceramics
Create works that incorporate conceptual content, including strategies of abstraction, narrative and personal expression
Analyze the outcomes of specific temperatures and firing techniques on test clay and glaze materials
Evaluate results from advanced firing techniques Students will complete work that incorporates a variety of techniques

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15

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