Readings and experiential projects. Ceramics I. 3 hours. Methods, techniques, and studio experiences in handbuilding forms and figures and throwing ceramic forms on the pottery wheel. Introduction to the sculptural and functional uses of clay. Includes introductory lectures on clay, glazes, and firing of kilns.
Laboratory exercises dealing with the techniques of lithography as a fine print medium.
May be repeated. Sculpture I. 3 hours. The elements of sculpture, including various media, methods, techniques, processes, composition, and evaluation. Intensive study of selected topics in art. A specific subtitle will be listed in the schedule of classes.