ARTS 242 Ceramics Studio: Wheel Throwing
This course is designed for experienced ceramic students who wish to build upon clay knowledge acquired in ARTS 124 or ARTS 240 using the potter’s wheel as a vehicle for creating both functional and non-functional forms. Students will focus on mastery of spiral wedging, clay centering, and throwing a variety of basic forms. Through assigned projects, students will be introduced to processes that involve larger and more complex wheel-thrown forms. Variations of attachment, such as lids, spouts, handles, and footing devices will be covered. This course will emphasize an in-depth study and practice of various firing and decoration techniques, guiding students as they develop a personal artistic direction. Students will have the opportunity to learn glaze mixing, kiln-loading, and firing. Faculty may modify the major topics of the course each semester in order to present students with new approaches deemed pertinent to the practice of ceramics and wheel throwing.
Hours Weekly
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