ART 1224 Investigations in Raku

Description

Investigations into Raku, students will produce a variety of ceramic forms using several forming methods. These will be decorated and fired with reduction methods.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. A history of Raku in the USA and in Japan

2. Chemistry of glazes and their reactions to oxidation and reduction

3. Methods of forming clay

Learning Outcomes

1. Produce a bowl using the pinch method and coil method

2. Demonstrate faceting a vertical form

3. Form a tray and decorate it with a sgraffito design and form with a resist technique

4. Modify an extruded form

5. Form a Chowan and Yunomi on the potter’s wheel

6.  Mix various chemistries of glazing and test a Raku glaze

7.  Demonstrate the reduction process in Raku firing

8.  Demonstrate the required safety standards

9.  Discuss the outcomes, terminology and aesthetic principles of Raku in a group setting

10.  Compare and contrast the history of Raku in the United States and Japan in writin

11.  Compare and contrast the cultures in the United States and Japan and how imperfections are celebrated via Raku

12.  Critique personal and classmates’ work via engaging in continuous improvement in a respectful and constructive manner

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