ART 265 - Beginning Ceramics

Description:
Beginning instruction in ceramics with a focus on hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, including concept development and historic, contemporary, and multi-cultural approaches to the medium. Class meets five hours per week.

Credits: (4)

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

Indicate knowledge of historical and contemporary technical and conceptual approaches to hand built and thrown ceramics
Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to studio safety
Demonstrate proficiency in the process of joining slabs of clay, coil building and the manipulation of wheel thrown forms
Incorporate conceptual content, including strategies of abstraction, narrative and personal expression

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15

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