Ceramics Handbuilding Syllabus

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.

Ceramics handbuilding syllabus.

Textured slab cylinders 4. Mastery of the basic handbuilding techniques. 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. Syllabus for ceramic ii.

The ability to successfully manipulate clay through the basic handbuilding techniques of coil pinch and. Ceramics classes may have a special interest in joining and participating in extracurricular ceramic activities. Syllabus adaptability this syllabus may be adapted throughout the year to reflect the needs and desires of the artists. Each project will be explained in detail and each technique will be demonstrated in.

Hand building unit 9 weeks 2. Syllabus ar 231 introduction to ceramics jerry nevins professor. Students will produce ceramic art work using pinch slab and coil techniques. This is a living class with a living syllabus.

Ceramics 1 course description ceramics 1 is an introductory course in ceramics covering the three basic methods of hand building. Successful completion of art 1 course available to. Altered slab cylinders 5. The most common handbuilding techniques are pinch pottery coil building and slab building.

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. Art203 ceramics i beginning ceramics 5 credit. The primary emphasis is on studio work leading to a portfolio of finished pieces by the end of the semester. Handbuilding is an ancient pottery making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel using the hands fingers and simple tools.

Any changes made to the syllabus will be. Glazing unit ongoing 3. This course is intended for those studying ceramics for the first time and is a comprehensive introduction to the craft of clay working. Students will learn the basic vocabulary of ceramics as well as methods of surface treatment firing and other related aspects.

The instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester. Thank you in advance for your support this school year units of study units area of study length of time 1.