The course develops students' perceptual, creative, technical, and problem-solving skills in a ceramic arts context. Elements and principles of design are identified and employed. Aesthetic judgment and good studio practice are cultivated. A series of projects are assigned which are completed during class and outside of class. Class critiques of finished work are an integral part of each project.
Projects address the elements and principles of ceramic art as outlined below.
Consideration is also given to concept, craftsmanship, originality, and expression. A major objective of the class is that the participants learn the vocabulary of the ceramic arts and employ that vocabulary during class critiques. Learn selected basic world histories of ceramics and become aware of some contemporary ceramic arts ideas. Learn basic concepts of the ceramic arts. Explore a range of basic studio processes.