ART260 — Ceramics II
5 , 3 lecture periods 3 lab periods Continuation of ART 160 . Includes intermediate handbuilding techniques and methods of fabrication, wheel throwing and trimming, projects involving formal elements, intermediate ceramic techniques, reduction firing, raku firing, plaster press mold, ceramic artist research, and discussion and exploration topics. Review and refine wheel throwing and trimming techniques. Complete several projects that involve a more in-depth analysis of the elements of scale, texture, form, and functionality. Produce ceramic art using intermediate techniques. Demonstrate the practice and application of chemical change through cone 10 reduction firing. Produce a raku fire piece using specified glazing and cooling reduction techniques and processes. Create and fire a plaster press mold and a cast by using clay slabs. Research, write, and present information on an individual ceramic artist. Discuss various topics related to the design, aesthetics, and history of ceramic art. Outline: Intermediate Handbuilding Techniques and Methods of Fabrication Pinch Coil Slab Wheel Throwing and Trimming Projects Involving Formal Elements Scale Texture Form Functionality Intermediate Ceramic Techniques Glazing Chemical change in oxidation Chemical change in reduction Firing temperatures V. Cone 10 Reduction Firing Oxidation Reduction VI. Raku Firing VII. Plaster Press Mold VIII. Ceramic Artist Research IX. Ceramic Discussion/Exploration Topics Design Aesthetics History of ceram
Prerequisites: ART160