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Ceramics Architectonic Clay + Ceramic Sculpture
Course No. CER 250-350-450 Credits: 3.0
We will use clay to explore natural and man-made forms as they relate to the body, architecture, ritual and culture. Students will utilize hand-building techniques, constructing abstract and representational objects, sculpture and vessels. Work will be informed by natural systems, the man-made environment, the human form and the endless possibilities of clay. We will explore firing processes, clays, and glazes. 3 credits.
ThinkCraft explores contemporary craft
A yearlong celebration, CIA hosted artists and scholars from across the globe to explore and celebrate contemporary craft.
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Benjamin Johnson
Assistant Professor | Chair of Craft + Design
Born in Cicero, Indiana, Benjamin Johnson earned his BFA in glass from Kent State University and his MFA in gl...more
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