ARTT 153 Wheel Throwing I

This studio ceramics course incorporates basic information about clay, wheel throwing for the beginner, glazes, and kiln technology. The course emphasis is on centering clay and throwing bowls and cylinder forms such as mugs and vases. Students will also learn and apply the basics involved in finishing their works using a wide palette of classroom glazes.

Credits

Prerequisite

ARTT 151

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary specific to the art of ceramics.
2. Throw 6” x 3” cylinders on the potter’s wheel.
3. Throw 3” x 3” bowls on the potter’s wheel.
4. Wedge various quantities of clay using one of three wedging techniques.
5. Apply proper glazing procedures in the completion of the clay work.
6. Analyze and evaluate completed clay forms according to technique and craftsmanship.
7. Identify the changing nature of clay forms from greenware, bisqueware, and glazeware.
8. Research and report on a museum visit, citing specific works in clay and the techniques
used in creating the work.
9. Learn ceramic vocabulary and be able to summarize technical glaze and kiln information
from class lectures and other information presented in class.

Course Objectives

1. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary specific to the art of ceramics.
2. Throw 6” x 3” cylinders on the potter’s wheel.
3. Throw 3” x 3” bowls on the potter’s wheel.
4. Wedge various quantities of clay using one of three wedging techniques.
5. Apply proper glazing procedures in the completion of the clay work.
6. Analyze and evaluate completed clay forms according to technique and craftsmanship.
7. Identify the changing nature of clay forms from greenware, bisqueware, and glazeware.
8. Research and report on a museum visit, citing specific works in clay and the techniques
used in creating the work.
9. Learn ceramic vocabulary and be able to summarize technical glaze and kiln information
from class lectures and other information presented in class.