Ceramics Handbuilding Syllabus

The instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester.

Ceramics handbuilding syllabus.

This course is intended for those studying ceramics for the first time and is a comprehensive introduction to the craft of clay working. Thank you in advance for your support this school year units of study units area of study length of time 1. Developed by mieke de deyne who has over 17 years experience in ceramics this course combines some of her favourite learned techniques from her masters in fine arts ceramics at australian national university. Syllabus for ceramic ii.

Altered slab cylinders 5. But are not limited to advanced student exposure to various cultural connections throughout the history of ceramics expanded knowledge of tools and techniques and exposure to artisans currently involved in the ceramic process. Handbuilding a combination of coil carving pounding and squishing has taken center stage in the art world says adam welch an art lecturer at princeton university and director of greenwich house pottery the oldest non profit ceramics studio in the country since 1909. Successful completion of art 1 course available to.

The ability to successfully manipulate clay through the basic handbuilding techniques of coil pinch and. Handbuilding is an ancient pottery making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel using the hands fingers and simple tools. Textured slab cylinders 4. Mastery of the basic handbuilding techniques.

Ceramics classes may have a special interest in joining and participating in extracurricular ceramic activities. Any changes made to the syllabus will be. Glazing unit ongoing 3. Students will learn the basic vocabulary of ceramics as well as methods of surface treatment firing and other related aspects.

To make a pinch pot one inserts a thumb into a ball of clay and continually pinches the the clay between the thumb and fingers while rotating to thin. This course is designed to offer an in depth exploration and to enable students to discover their own individual language in clay. Freshmen sophomores juniors seniors this is a beginning ceramics pottery class for individual students who are interested in acquiring knowledge and skills in clay. The primary emphasis is on studio work leading to a portfolio of finished pieces by the end of the semester.

Each project will be explained in detail and each technique will be demonstrated in. Art203 ceramics i beginning ceramics 5 credit. Syllabus adaptability this syllabus may be adapted throughout the year to reflect the needs and desires of the artists. Hand building unit 9 weeks 2.

This is a living class with a living syllabus. Syllabus ar 231 introduction to ceramics jerry nevins professor.