Through experimentation, observation, and analysis, students will explore the world of glaze making as it relates to one's visual practice. During the first part of the semester, weekly assignments will build and enhance students' technical foundation. Students will create and experiment with different glaze surface treatments and become familiar with various firing techniques. In the second half of the course, students will use that knowledge base to design a project, using glazes specifically formulated for individual projects. Students will be expected to actively participate in discussions, complete assignments, complete a 2-page written assignment, and complete and present individual projects and glaze test results
- Instructor: Rie Dion
- Instructor: Maryam Yousif
Welcome! This course is designed to bring students to a rapid and broad understanding of Studio Ceramics. Fundamental concepts for creating and thinking about ceramic objects are the core focus of this studio class. In addition to skill acquisition, we will discuss beauty and quality through the lens of contemporary and historical ceramics. Learning will be scaffolded with timely Lectures, Demonstrations, Exercises, and Projects. This course is designed for maximum studio work time; it is an energetic, hands-on course, where students learn by doing.
- Instructor: Matthew Scheatzle