3DCR202 - 01 - Ceramic Handbuilding

A studio elective course, introduces students to ideas and methods used in the contemporary field of ceramic objectmaking. Projects are geared towards having students consider clay from both its fine art and design potential. Projects use a variety of tools including the slab roller, extruder and plaster molds as well as traditional methods of building and throwing on the potters wheel. As well and building techniques and idea development, projects also address the issues of color and surface and its relationship to forms. Students will choose methods of finishing work in gas or electric kilns using both a combination of studio and commercial glazes. UPDATE: MARCH 2011 (JL)