ART 215 - Ceramics I

4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the art of making clay forms using methods of hand building, forming, glazing, decorating and firing. This is an introductory ceramics course, which includea the history, development, and aesthetics of ceramic vessels and sculpture. Learn basic technical aspects of building with clay, working with glazes and the firing of ceramic objects. Each project is introduced with accompanying presentations and exercises (written assignments, quizzes, research, etc.) to demonstrate concepts and provide exposure to historical ceramic art and contemporary ceramic artists and practices. Critical discussions concerning your work and contemporary issues further develop visual literacy and vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and the development of ideas. Creative process, critical thinking and the development of design skills are also important elements of this course.
Six hours per week
Meets General Education: Human Expression (HE)
Met General Education Prior to Fall 2024: IIIA or IIIC
Major Prerequisites ART 121, ART 130
Non-Major Prerequisites No prerequisites for non-majors.