Ceramics

AR 211 Ceramics I  4
An introduction to fundamental ceramics technique and history. Clay is one of the oldest materials humans have used to enrich their lives. Students will explore a variety of forming methods including modeling, coil building, slab construction, and wheel throwing. Studio practice will foster a working knowledge of kiln firing (gas and electric) and the formulations of both clay and glazes. Students will study the many cultural traditions of clay, while employing these ancient processes to produce contemporary objects, both functional and sculptural. Demonstrations, group critiques, and weekly lectures will inform the work.
Lab fee: $75

AR 217  Intermediate Ceramics   4 
The continued development of aesthetic concepts and techniques. Individual exploration and expression will be encouraged. Through a structured approach with demonstrations, lectures, weekly assignments, and group and individual critiques, the student will be exposed to hand-building and throwing, as well as raku, salt-glazing, and stoneware reduction techniques.
Prerequisite: AR 111 or permission of instructor. Lab fee: $100

AR 318  Advanced Ceramics   4 
A further intensification of the use of clay as a medium and a continuation of the development of the forming processes of hand-building and throwing. Also included will be the formulation of clay bodies and the investigation of kiln firing techniques.
Prerequisite: AR 217. May be taken for credit three times with permission of instructor. Lab fee: $100 (includes clay, glazes, firings).