ART 254 - Ceramics II

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): ART 253

Course Description: Continues ART 253, and further explores the history, technology, design, and art of pottery. Reinforces expectations for students to achieve their goals, and to understand the continuing change of contemporary ceramic art techniques. Introduces materials, tools, and techniques in producing ceramic pottery and sculptural forms, and includes hand building, wheel throwing, glaze formulation and application, firing, and other finishes for clay.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Utilize basic glazes and chemistry, as well as a working knowledge of kiln loading and firing. Be able to analyze and communicate this to others.
CLO#2: Build ceramic works of art exemplifying advanced understanding of clay building techniques.
CLO#3: Locate and discuss personal ceramic work in relation to contemporary ceramics practice and symbolic language in the art world. (ILO: Communication)