ART 201: Introduction to Handbuilding

Department
School
School of Art and Design
Credits 4
Degree Attributes
SoAD: Studio Requirement
This course covers an extensive range of hand built construction processes. Fundamental concepts in ceramics such as timing; gravity and weight are explored in assignments. Students are introduced to historic and contemporary models to understand the possibilities offered by ceramic materials and tools. Processes such as glaze mixing and kiln firing are explored. High level performance in this course, as determined by the faculty, is required to advance into junior ceramic courses.
Prerequisites
Completion of Art Found Prog
Semester Offered
Fall/Spring