ART 1124 Introduction to Ceramics

Description

Introduction to Ceramics will teach students to create clay objects using the potter’s wheel and hand building techniques. Students also learn to operate a kiln and apply glaze finishes.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. History of clay

2. Clay forming techniques, both wheel thrown and hand building

3. Glaze formulation and application

4. Operation techniques of kiln loading and firing

Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge of clay history

2. Competency in hand building and wheel thrown ceramics

3. Knowledge of glazes, their composition and application

4. Understanding of firing techniques

Credit Details

Lecture: 2

Lab: 1

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): Goal Area 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies

Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts

1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.

2. Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.

3. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.

4. Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.

5. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities