ART 161: Beginning Ceramics I

Credits 1.0 3.0
General Education Category
Pending Evaluation
Activity Course
Yes

Problems in hand-forming, wheel work, design, glazes, decorative processes, clays, and firing are covered. 

Prerequisites

None.

Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Manipulate clay and be sensitive to the natural properties.
    2. Form a hand-built vessel using the slab method.
    3. Form a vessel using the coil method.
    4. Form a vessel on the wheel.
    5. Judge problems in handling materials and make needed changes.
    6. Load kiln with greenware and fire.
    7. Mix glazes and glaze pottery.
    8. Load kiln for glaze firing and fire.
    9. Participate in class discussions/critiques.