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Ceramics: Table for Two: Evolving Rituals of Food

Course No. CER 252-352-452  Credits: 3.0

We will focus on the human experience of eating, and the rituals and modes of communication involving community, food and drink. The potter’s 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. 3 credits.

Ceramics: Vessel Utility

Course No. CER 253-353-453  Credits: 3.0

This course will investigate the historical and contemporary forms of the ceramic vessel/ pot. The dual nature of works that function, as receptacles for meaning and narrative as well as domestic work for the table or presentation will be researched. Construction techniques to be covered will include hand building and the potter’s wheel along with a variety of surface treatments and firing methods. 3 credits.

Ceramics: Production Processes

Course No. CER 257-357-457  Credits: 3.0

This course will explore production as it pertains to ceramics. Working by hand and implementing processes such as mold making, jiggering, CNC milling, and digital tools, students will produce multiples. Our focus will be on designing a “collection” for small batch manufacturing. Topics include design, entrepreneurship, pricing and marketing of your work. 3 credits.

Monumental Clay

Course No. CER 260-360-460  Credits: 3.0

This course will explore the physical and conceptual aspects of monuments and their place in public spaces. Utilizing hand- built structures, thrown vessels and cast multiples we will fabricate large-scale tiles, murals, installations and objects. Surface considerations both traditional and non- traditional will be influenced by historical or contemporary events. Allowing drawing and mark making to develop a relationship to mass and volume. The class will also address clay in various forms, such as fired and unfired. Some previous ceramics experience is required. 3 credits.

Ceramics: Environmental

Course No. CER 265-365-465  Credits: 3.0

This course explores ceramics in our built environment. We will design and make tile and murals for interiors and public spaces. Projects will include tile and murals for interiors and public spaces, outdoor sculpture and installation art. 3 credits.

Creativity + Process

Course No. CRDS 200  Credits: 3.0

Creativity and process are essential to craft + design careers. Inspiration, ideation, research, and material exploration all contribute to novel and unique creative solutions. Students gain an understanding of materials and address various themes in the Craft + Design practices through models, multiples, and experimentation. The course affords the integration of skills and knowledge from foundation studies including drawing, design, color, digital synthesis, and collaboration in Craft + Design practices. 3 credits.

Design + Process

Course No. CRDS 201  Credits: 3.0

Thoughtful design and technical processes are integral to contemporary studio practices. Emphasis is placed on visual and conceptual aspects of materials, and material processes. Design integrates material and process to allow exploration of inherent physical properties that bring content and depth to the function and meaning of material. Students continue the process of research and ideation using common themes, and explore through material experimentation. Each artist’s personal vision begins to emerge. A range of fundamental techniques are explored and practiced, stressing the practice of the maker. Ideation, modeling, and documentation are practiced as an important part of the creative process. 3 credits.

3D Digital Making

Course No. CRDS 300  Credits: 3.0

The integration of computer aided design (CAD) with contemporary making continues to expand the possibilities of the Craft field. Digital making addresses a range of new materials and technologies toward innovative applications in Craft. Projects integrate design and output experiences toward exploration of new materials, patterns, molds, templates, models, and objects. The seminar/studio course includes weekly seminar discussions, presentations, and reviews as well as dedicated work in the studios, labs, and major spaces. 3 credits.