With an emphasis in Ceramics, you will explore a variety of techniques and materials. You will learn alternative processes for surfaces and forms, research the history of Ceramics, study contemporary artists in clay, and become familiar with the chemistry of clay and glazes.

 

Our studio equipment includes:

12 Shimpo Whisper Wheels

2 L&L electric top-loader kilns

Mixer and Pugmill

Slab Roller

Fully stocked chemical mixing station

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COURSES:

Ceramics 1: Basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing, and ceramic history

Ceramics 2: Intermediate processes of wheel throwing, research of clay and glaze chemistry, and study of contemporary artists

Ceramics 3: Proposal and creation of technically proficient, conceptual body of work

Portfolio and Exhibition Procedures: Creation of final body of work to be presented to whole department.

Senior Seminar: Create a presentation for your final body of work

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