ART 241 - Ceramics I

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: An introductory studio course that focuses on fundamental hand building and glazing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on discussion and analysis.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.
Distribution Requirements:

Humanities Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in hand-building techniques.
Demonstrate proficiency in glazing methods.
Demonstrate an ability to operate a kiln.
Analyze works of clay using the vocabulary of the discipline.

Course Contents

Using alternative teaching methods including videotaping and demonstration, students expand their proficiency in methods of forming clay with emphasis on hand-building, glazing, and firing techniques.
Using research and writing in journals, students will use critical thinking skills to evaluate and analyze artworks and develop ideas for clay design.
As part of the alternative learning strategies, students will use critical thinking skills to evaluate and analyze their work using speech in open evaluations.

Instructional Units: 5.5