ART 469(1-3) - Advanced Ceramics Studio

3 Cr. Hrs.

Contract study in hand-built and/or wheel-thrown ceramics, focusing on materials knowledge and advanced surface decoration and forming techniques, such as slip-trailing and sgrafitto, large scale work, and altered and structurally complex forms. Students also learn how to independently load and fire large combustion fuel reduction kilns. Further emphasis is on developing a unique personal style to make progress towards a coherent body of work for the senior exhibition, a professional level of craftsmanship, and the ability to sustain ongoing independent professional growth and critical self-evaluation within the discipline. This course has a studio component and meets a total of 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ART 262 and ART 362. Can be taken 3 times, for a total of 9 credit hours. Can be taken 3 times, for a total of 9 credit hours.