Through hands-on assignments, demonstrations and lectures students in this introductory course discover the nature and possibilities of clay as 2D and 3D medium as well as strengthen their individual artistic voice. Beginning with the basics, including handbuilding, coil structures, slab construction and glazing students achieve work that is both technically and conceptually proficient. Field trips, reading discussions and critiques will enable students to develop a broad perspective on ceramics and the ability to analyze artworks.Section Description:
Through a series of five interpretations of all art, the student will learn various glaze techniques and methods of building a three-dimensional form. Kiln loading and firing, using both gas and electricity, will be covered. The student will learn how to define sculpture through various techniques such as throwing on the wheel and monoprinting on clay. This beginning course trains the student in the ability to visualize and interpret all forms. The students will also familiarize themselves with their overall aesthetic tendencies through the "voice" of the ceramic medium. Guest lecturers and field trips to professional artist studios are scheduled. Notebooks and textbooks are required.

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