ART 240 - Ceramics 2

Number of Credits: 3
Advance your skills with ceramics materials, methods, and concepts related to pottery and sculpture. Course projects will expand upon concepts surrounding methods of building using coil, slab, and the pottery wheel. This is a hands-on studio course with emphasis on self-direction as well as advanced techniques for forming and finishing ceramics.(Spring)Three hours lecture each week.Two hours laboratory each week. Three Credits. Three Billable Hours.

Pre-requisite(s): ART 140

Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Experiment and take risks with concepts and techniques using methods demonstrated in class and through independent research.
Demonstrate the impact of design elements and principles in both composition and critique of clay sculpture and pottery.
Demonstrate the use of ceramic media to express the emotional implications of the subject creatively.
Demonstrate an ability to interpret and adhere to assignment goals and specifications by maintaining an increasingly original and mature portfolio in real and electronic formats.
Demonstrate sophisticated clay construction methods, surface treatments, and glazing techniques.
Demonstrate appreciation for historical and cultural influences in art, relative to ceramics and clay sculpture, through research and written response.