Ceramics II: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture

Catalog description

This course introduces students to issues and formats in contemporary ceramic sculpture. Students will develop original works in clay within the formats of wall platters, figurative sculpture and site specific installations. The course will make use of skills developed in ARST 1130 with some new construction, glazing and firing processes introduced, and students sharing responsibility for clay making and firing of the finished pieces. The development and articulation of original ideas will be emphasized through and studio work time, demonstrations, discussions, slide lectures and critiques.