Courses

Ceramics: Nature/Structure

Course No. CER251/351/451  Credits: 3
Faculty Judith Salomon

In this class we will be looking to nature for inspiration. The natural world and its infinite structures, patterns, and phenomena are an inexhaustible source for visual artists. We will make use of this vast resource, bringing traces of what can be discovered and integrated into our clay work. Both form and surface will be studied and utilized and we will learn to fire a variety of kilns. There will be lectures on contemporary and historical art and design in clay. Required of all Ceramic Majors. Open to all. 3 credits.

Ceramics: Raw Materials

Course No. CER249.1  Credits: 3
Faculty William Brouillard

This course will combine ceramic fabrication skills with an emphasis on clay body formulation and glaze testing and development. Students will learn press molding, tile making, and hand-building skills along with clay and glazes for multiple uses and temperatures. Class will include lectures, lab work, and instruction in firing gas and electric kilns. Lectures will address historical and contemporary ceramic works, along with technical issues. Required of all Ceramic Majors. Open to all. 3 credits.

Ceramics: Raw Materials

Course No. CER349.1  Credits: 3

This course will combine ceramic fabrication skills with an emphasis on clay body formulation and glaze testing and development. Students will learn press molding, tile making, and hand-building skills along with clay and glazes for multiple uses and temperatures. Class will include lectures, lab work, and instruction in firing gas and electric kilns. Lectures will address historical and contemporary ceramic works, along with technical issues. Required of all Ceramic Majors. Open to all. 3 credits.

Ceramics: Raw Materials

Course No. CER449.1  Credits: 3

This course will combine ceramic fabrication skills with an emphasis on clay body formulation and glaze testing and development. Students will learn press molding, tile making, and hand-building skills along with clay and glazes for multiple uses and temperatures. Class will include lectures, lab work, and instruction in firing gas and electric kilns. Lectures will address historical and contemporary ceramic works, along with technical issues. Required of all Ceramic Majors. Open to all. 3 credits.

Ceramics: Surface & Form

Course No. CER355.1  Credits: 3

Students will work on assigned and self-proposed projects which explore the ceramic surface in relationship to two and three-dimensional form. Concepts and critical theory will be addressed. Lectures will discuss historical and contemporary art and design history. Previous clay working experience required. 3 credits

Ceramics: Surface & Form

Course No. CER455.1  Credits: 3

Students will work on assigned and self-proposed projects which explore the ceramic surface in relationship to two and three-dimensional form. Concepts and critical theory will be addressed. Lectures will discuss historical and contemporary art and design history. Previous clay working experience required. 3 credits.

Ceramics: Table for Two: Evolving Rituals of Food

Course No. CER252/352/452  Credits: 3
Faculty Judith Salomon | William Brouillard

We will focus on the human experience of eating, and the rituals and modes of communication involving community, food and drink. The potterÕs wheel will be our primary means of fabrication for the creation of objects, parts and multiples. Glaze formulation, surface techniques and firing of kilns will be incorporated in this class. Required of all Ceramic Majors. Open to all. 3 credits.

Ceramics: The Narrative Vessel

Course No. CER246/346/446  Credits: 3
Faculty Judith Salomon

The focus of this class will be the ceramic object as a vehicle for two and three-dimensional expression. We will introduce the potterÕs wheel, handbuilding/forming techniques along with glazing and surface treatments. Kiln firing will be introduced, including gas and electric kilns. We will discuss artworks made from clay in the past, present and future. This class is open to all: take as preparation for other course work in the Ceramics Department. 3 credits.