ART 243 - Handbuilt Ceramic Sculpture I

Institution:

Gustavus Adolphus College

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Description:

An introduction to ceramics through hand-building, glazing, and firing to make containers, sculptures, and reliefs. Development of capacities for positive critical analysis of volumetric function, sensitivity of three-dimensional form, and surface enrichment. Emphasis will be on the creation of work that is well crafted and reflects the student's ability to develop ideas surrounding personal images and creative problem solving abilities. The hand-building techniques of slab, coil, pinch, and press modeling will be taught. Assignments will be structured to build both technical skill and one's problem-solving aptitude. Experience will be gained in the use of glazes and the firing of kilns. Materials presented will involve historical, technical, and aesthetic concerns of sculptural handbuilt clay forms. ARTS, Fall semester.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.GUSTAVUS.EDU

Phone Number:

(507) 933-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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