AR240 will allow students to try advanced materials and techniques. A focus on the elements and principles of design, and an introduction to the various artistic media and methods employed in two-dimensional design. Special study will be done in the color theories and relationships. Meets general education requirement number 17 . I 3 credits Ceramics uses a multicultural approach to introduce students to the basic construction techniques of pinch, coil, slab, and wheel work.
Students explore a range of clay from earthenware to stoneware.
Glazing and firing techniques include pit-firing, raku, electric, and high fire gas reduction. Ceramics II 3 credits Students will concentrate on advanced handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques. Laboratory assignments will enable the student to create glazes and investigate firing techniques related to glazes. AR270 is a continuation of AR170 . I 3 credits This course is designed to teach the basic techniques and aesthetics of black and white photography.