It is a contemporary, safe alternative, to the traditional etching technique, using ultra violet light to etch rather than nitric acid. The course aims to develop various levels of image making and creative potential. Techniques include centering, throwing, turning and applying handles and brushwork decoration to vessels. This course gives an awareness of contemporary ceramic practices both locally and internationally. Video 1 Video 1 will use digital and VHS systems with Final Cut Pro and Premiere editing software.
Emphasis is on skills development, process and conceptual awareness.
The course is divided into units exploring approaches to lighting, shooting, editing and sound production. General Drawing Drawing is the foundation to architectural design. This course aims to provide students with the knowledge required to use a wide range of fundamental drawing skills and media to make successful drawings based on observation of the physical world and to experiment with imaginative expression. There will be an investigation of ceramics at both historical and contemporary levels. Set projects will enable students to discover their own means of expression and design sculptural forms.