ART 370 - Intermediate Ceramics

Credits: 4

A continuing investigation in to the nuances of clay, as applied to design processes, fabrication, social impact, use, and historical understandings of ‘utilitarian’ and ‘sculptural’ objects. Major emphasis is on developing hand-building (non-wheel) skills and techniques. Further, more in-depth instruction regarding surfaces, decoration, kiln programing and firing, glaze chemistry, and developing each student’s own self-directed personal vision. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

Prerequisites: ART 270 or consent of instructor.