ART 173 - Ceramics

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is an introductory ceramics course with emphasis on ceramics as a creative art. The student will work with the basic elements of forming, glazing and firing clay. Awareness of three-dimensional design and the effects of glaze, color, and texture will be stressed.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Learn the vocabulary of ceramics.
Develop their knowledge regarding the history and current trends in ceramics.
Learn a variety of fundamental techniques in pottery.
Learn about firing ceramics.
Learn about three-dimensional design.
Develop an understanding of craftsmanship.