Ceramics II

Catalog description

This course investigates the advanced level of technical, aesthetic and conceptual issues in ceramics. Students will continue with the coil, pinch, slab techniques as well as the potter's wheel, developing their construction and glazing skills. Both the functional and sculptural ceramic traditions will be explored. There is an emphasis on personalized expression through the ceramic design process. The course will look at contemporary and historic models, aesthetics and technical information to provide a vocabulary of choices for the studio artist. Students will use this information to make design choices while creating their work.