Clay

An introduction to Ceramic processes, with the main activity being an introduction to wheel work.

This course will introduce ceramic materials and methods to enhance the surface design. The student will develop skills in formulating and applying glazes and slips, and learn kiln operations and firing techniques for diverse decorative results.

The Craft and Design History course is a survey of human culture, expression and object making. It explores the concepts, materials, processes and theories which give students an historical context for their work in craft.

Students will engage in a series of projects that address the fundamental principles and elements of design and explore a variety of materials and approaches. There will be an emphasis on creative problem solving and critical analysis skills that encompass formal design concerns, while students develop individual ideas and aesthetics. Concepts and skills addressed in this course are applicable to all studio areas.

This is a basic drawing course designed to give the student a solid background and experience in the fundamentals of drawing as visual communication and to establish drawing technique. Through exercises and assignments, the student will learn to record a concept and use drawing as a tool to manipulate, develop, illustrate and refine those concepts.

This course consists of a series of seminars and lectures designed to expand the student’s knowledge of ceramic history, philosophy and values as they concern the present day craftsperson.

The emphasis of this course will be on expanding wheel throwing skills in the refinement of the techniques, the standards and the design elements that are essential in producing high quality handcrafted pottery.

The focus of this course is on developing clay hand building skills. Traditional and contemporary techniques will be applied to develop creative product design.

This course expands upon the visual communication skills covered in DE 105 with an added emphasis on three-dimensional form. Students will continue to explore ideas and materials and, where applicable, will include techniques and processes learned in their studio areas. With some projects, a collaborative approach will be encouraged, as this is commonplace in the art, craft, and design world. Critiques will continue to be an important part of the design process.

This is a continuation of DR 101. In addition to continued work on fundamental drawing skills, students will learn to communicate a concept or finished product idea. Students will be introduced to color application and basic illustration.

Broad introduction to working with glaze, practical hands on use of all materials in the glaze room with weekly reading and discussions of basic glaze theory.

Presentation of techniques, values, philosophies and aesthetics related to studio production.

Students work on projects in series that assist students in developing technical skills, with weekly critiques that help students develop the ability to talk about their work.

Exploration of different methods and materials used to enhance ceramic surface.

This course provides information to assist the emerging artist, craftsperson, or designer to develop a career as a professional practitioner. A variety of approaches will cover three broad areas of study: management, business, and marketing.

This course will extend the students’ kiln knowledge into kiln science, history, design and construction through experience in firing principles, safe kiln operation and kiln maintenance projects.

The skills and techniques emphasized in the course will be concentrated on establishing individual, innovative and marketable hand built products for both limited and volume studio specific production.

Students will explore principles of form and develop a personal vocabulary in clay while fulfilling projects contracted with instructors. Emphasis will be placed on achieving high quality and creativity through a process of critique.

Through lectures, slides and discussions, this course emphasizes the identification of concepts, movements, technologies and directions related to articulating an aesthetic motive in clay practice.

Is designed to augment the ideas introduced in PP 201 Professional Practices I by providing students with practical applications of marketing skills.