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Oct 23, 2026
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ART 1282 - Ceramics: Intermediate Hand-building
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This intermediate ceramics class builds on skills covered in a beginning hand-building course. The class includes an in-depth study of contemporary hand-building methods and surface techniques in clay. The use of molds will be introduced and students will learn to fire their work in the electric kiln. A course fee is required. Students will be required to buy additional supplies that are not covered by the course fee. See course notes in eServices or contact the instructor for additional information. Students must be prepared to spend 6-8 hours per week in the studio outside of class.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): ART 1281
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Previous ceramics experience
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate intermediate ceramic hand-building skills using traditional methods and surface techniques.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the working properties of earthenware clays and glazes.
- Demonstrate an ability to work large scale, use molds, or construct free-standing sculpture in clay.
- Create a cohesive body of ceramic artwork.
- Demonstrate an ability to express one’s self and communicate conceptual ideas or emotions visually.
- Contextualize one’s own work within contemporary ceramics.
- Evaluate the quality and success of a work of art and articulate an informed response, including the self-critical evaluation of one’s own work as well as the work created by another artist.
- Demonstrate ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrate ability to safely fire electric kilns.
- Understand the historical development of clay sculpture, including the work of individual artists and their contributions.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Developed hand-building techniques such as combining two or more building methods
- Properties of earthenware clay, glazes, and firing
- Examination of surface treatments
- Survey of contemporary hand-built ceramics
- Developing and integrating aesthetic ideas
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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