Through hands-on assignments, demonstrations and lectures students in this introductory course discover the nature and possibilities of clay as 2D and 3D medium while strengthening their individual artistic voice. Beginning with the basics, including hand building, coil and 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. Students will gain a familiarity with the canon of ceramics, both historical and contemporary, from ancient artifacts, funk, kitsch and gain a sense of how artists are working with clay today.

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