ART 209 - Fundamentals of Ceramics

Institution:

Immaculata University

Subject:

Art

Description:

This is a fundamental ceramic course that develops pottery-making skills. Students learn the fundamentals of constructing clay objects using air drying clay and employ basic ceramic tools. Each week the instructor will provide a video of how to do the weekly technique and talk about the topic and include examples as well as other virtual references. Students can produce all the works right in their home. Students will explore cultural and historical developments in ceramics. Students explore ceramic work from Ancient Greece, Native American Pueblo's and Japan. Each week a new technique in hand building is introduced along with examples from a variety of ceramic artist throughout the world. The course will explore pinch, coil, and slab building ceramic techniques. This course helps foster creative development and an exploration of how to create a three - dimensional form. Students will keep a sketchbook with notes and reflection of the process of creating their ceramic work and include

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.immaculata.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 647-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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