Design elements of line, shape, and color are also addressed in this studio course. Introduction to Raku Ceramics 3 units Winter . A studio course exploring basic ceramic techniques, pottery design, and the Japanese quick-fire method of Raku. Pottery and Design 3 units Winter. A basic course exploring design and technique of functional pottery.
Students design and create ceramic plates, cups, bowls and other forms of functional pottery.
Slides of historical and contemporary forms are utilized. This course will examine a variety of cultural groups where artistic, spiritual, and cultural experience are integrated or woven into the fabric of life as a whole. It will focus on Native American and other cultures where ritual, art, and daily life are not compartmentalized. The course will also include cross-cultural case studies and field trips. This course may be used to meet the General Graduation Requirement for fine arts theory or may be counted toward fulfillment of the requirement in social sciences.