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CERAMIC
COURSES:
ART 160A.
Beginning Ceramics (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Repeat: max. 6 units
Introduction to developing ceramic forms in a studio atmosphere. Basic
methods of ceramic forming through use of the potter's wheel and hand-construction
techniques, glaze application, and kiln-firing processes. Lectures on
the historical uses of clay and its relationship to the development
of civilizations and industry. Emphasis on technical development and
exploration of clay as a means for aesthetic growth. CSU/UC/CAN
ART 160B.
Intermediate Ceramics (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Prereq.: ART 160A
Repeat: max. 9 units
Emphasis on wheel-throwing and hand-building skills, and on surface
techniques. Introduction to non-technical glaze experimentation. Further
development of aesthetics. CSU/UC
ART 160C.
Advanced Ceramics (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Prereq.: ART 160B
Repeat: max. 9 units
Advanced development of ceramic forms in a studio atmosphere. Advanced
methods of ceramic forming through the use of the potter’s wheel
and hand-construction techniques, glaze formulation, advanced glaze
application techniques and kiln-firing processes. Lectures on the historical
uses of clay and its relationship to the development of civilizations
and industry. Emphasis on technical and conceptual development and exploration
of clay as a means for aesthetic growth. CSU/UC
ART 162A.
Ceramic Sculpture I (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Prereq.: ART 160A and 160B
Repeat: max. 6 units
Introduction to the basic techniques and concepts of making sculpture
with ceramic materials. Emphasis on the development of concepts and
content in the execution of ceramic sculpture. Utilization of plaster
mold-making and slip casting, basic handbuilding, wheel-throwing, and
mold work as applied to sculpture. Exploration of additive and subtractive
processes, press molds, surface development and formulation of glazes
pertaining to sculpture. Emphasis on technical development and exploration
of clay as a means for aesthetic growth. CSU/UC
ART 162B.
Ceramic Sculpture II (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Prereq.: ART 160A, 160B, and 162A
Repeat: max. 9 units
A continuing exploration of concepts and techniques in making sculpture
with ceramic materials. Conceptualizing and creating in three dimensions.
Hand building, wheel-throwing, and mold work as applied to ceramic sculpture.
Continued emphasis on the development of concepts and content in the
execution of the ceramic sculpture. Utilization of plaster mold-making
and slip casting, basic hand building, wheel-throwing, and mold work
as applied to sculpture. Surface development and formulation of glazes
pertaining to sculpture. Emphasis on exploration of clay as a means
for aesthetic growth. CSU/UC
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