Lectures, demonstrations and practice introduce students to the historical, cultural, scientific, creative, and expressive basis of ceramics. Developing a personal viewpoint as an outgrowth of the ceramic process is encouraged by emphasizing historical perspectives, design, basic pottery skills, and exploration as a path to personal discovery. Ceramics II Emphasis is placed on good ceramic design and the introduction to the basic preparation of glaze formulas.
Students prepare their own clay bodies and glaze formulas.
Instruction, demonstrations, and lectures are given on the technical aspects of ceramic materials and their use in the preparation of clay bodies for different firing temperatures. Greater emphasis is placed on the aesthetics of the sculptural and functional aspects of ceramic design. The development of a consistent body of work is encouraged. IV Advanced work and continuation of ceramic building techniques, glaze calculation and preparation is offered. Slide presentations, films, videos, and lecture demonstrations expose students to current techniques and design ideas used by today's ceramic artists.