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  • 3.00 Credits

    Lec-2, lab-4, field trips Repeat: max. 6 units Introduction to developing ceramic forms in a studio atmosphere. Basic methods of ceramic forming through use of the potter's wheel and hand-construction techniques, glaze application, and kiln-firing processes. Lectures on the historical uses of clay and its relationship to the development of civilizations and industry. Emphasis on technical development and exploration of clay as a means for aesthetic growth. CSU/UC/CAN ART 6
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lec-2, lab-4, field trips PREREQ.: ART 160A Repeat: max. 9 units Emphasis on wheel-throwing and hand-building skills, and on surface techniques. Introduction to non-technical glaze experimentation. Further development of aesthetics. CSU/UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lec-2, lab-4, field trips PREREQ.: ART 160B Repeat: max. 9 units Advanced development of ceramic forms in a studio atmosphere. Advanced methods of ceramic forming through the use of the potter's wheel and hand-construction techniques, glaze formulation, advanced glaze application techniques and kiln-firing processes. Lectures on the historical uses of clay and its relationship to the development of civilizations and industry. Emphasis on technical and conceptual development and exploration of clay as a means for aesthetic growth. CSU/UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lec-2, lab-4, field trips PREREQ.: ART 160A and 160B Repeat: max. 6 units Introduction to the basic techniques and concepts of making sculpture with ceramic materials. Emphasis on the development of concepts and content in the execution of ceramic sculpture. Utilization of plaster mold-making and slip casting, basic handbuilding, wheel-throwing, and mold work as applied to sculpture. Exploration of additive and subtractive processes, press molds, surface development and formulation of glazes pertaining to sculpture. Emphasis on technical development and exploration of clay as a means for aesthetic growth. CSU/UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lec-2, lab-4, field trips PREREQ.: ART 160A, 160B, and 162A Repeat: max. 9 units A continuing exploration of concepts and techniques in making sculpture with ceramic materials. Conceptualizing and creating in three dimensions. Hand building, wheel-throwing, and mold work as applied to ceramic sculpture. Continued emphasis on the development of concepts and content in the execution of the ceramic sculpture. Utilization of plaster mold-making and slip casting, basic hand building, wheel-throwing, and mold work as applied to sculpture. Surface development and formulation of glazes pertaining to sculpture. Emphasis on exploration of clay as a means for aesthetic growth. CSU/UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lec-2, lab-4, field trips Repeat: max. 6 units An introduction to the historical evolution of sculpture and the basic elements of three-dimensional form. Exploration of carving, modeling, mold making and basic woodworking techniques. Emphasis on technical skill, expression and artistic growth. CSU/UC/CAN ART 12
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lec-2, lab-4, field trips PREREQ.: ART 170A Repeat: max. 9 units Advanced concepts and processes of sculpture. Exploration of stone carving, armature construction and life modeling. Requires a highly experimental approach. Further discussion of historical evolution of sculpture. Emphasis on technical development and power of expression. CSU/UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lec-2, lab-4, field trips PREREQ.: ART 170A and 170B Repeat: max. 9 units Further advanced processes of sculpture with emphasis on metal work using the welding process. Students will have an opportunity to decide what areas of sculpture they wish to investigate in depth, with instructors' approval and based on previous experience. The successful completion of Art 170B is required in order to take Art 170C. CSU/UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lec-2, lab-4, field trips Repeat: max. 6 units An introduction to basic fabricating processes, i.e., forming, annealing, and soldering of both common and fine metals. Projects vary from engraving to the setting of gemstones, or the making of small sculptures. Survey of the history of metal arts, from the Bronze Age to the present. Emphasis on the knowledge and development of manual skills to gain personal aesthetic sense. CSU/CAN ART 26
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lec-2, lab-4, field trips PREREQ.: ART 180A Repeat: max. 9 units An introduction to the basic techniques of lost wax metal casting (centrifuge and vacuum), ranging from jewelry to small sculpture. Instruction inc ludes information about waxes, modeling, sprueing, investing, casting, and finishing. CSU
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