VIS 2047A - Ceramic Forming Techniques:Past to Present

Institution:

Dowling College (Closed)

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Description:

3 credits Ceramics has a 6,000 year tradition, and students will become part of that tradition. Every culture or civilization used ceramics for a variety of purposes: from religious icons, to vessels that documented a culture's his tory, to the making and using of domestic wares. History will be the back drop for this studio class. Historical examples and their contemporary interpretations will serve as the guide through the creative process. A vast number of primitive firing techniques will be covered including: Raku, Sawdust, Saggar, and Lowfire Salt. Students will participate in all aspects of the ceramic sequence. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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