ART 132Introduction to Ceramics Hand Building

Catalog

Instructional materials fee required for this course and must be paid at registration. Students are introduced to ceramic hand building techniques. Lecture/discussion covers the history and background of hand building techniques, such as pinch pots, coil and slab construction, extruding and glazing with clay. The history and construction techniques will be discussed. Develops student's understanding and application of the principles of art and the elements of design as demonstrated in ceramic art forms from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Students may have to purchase additional supplies not provided by the college. (CSU, UC, AVC)