ART262 — Ceramics IV
5 , 3 lecture periods 3 lab periods Continuation of ART 261 . Includes advanced handbuilding techniques and methods of fabrication, wheel throwing and trimming, projects involving formal elements, advanced ceramic techniques, reduction firing, raku firing, four test glazemaking, 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 advanced 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. Find at least four interesting glaze recipes, mix and apply on the test tiles and on the students’ piece for reduction firing. Research, write, and present information on an individual ceramic artist. Discuss various topics related to the design, aesthetics, and history of ceramic art. Outline: Advanced Handbuilding Techniques and Methods of Fabrication Pinch Coil Slab Wheel Throwing and Trimming Projects Involving Formal Elements Scale Texture Form Functionality Advanced Ceramic Techniques Glazing Chemical change in oxidation Chemical change in reduction Firing temperatures Cone 10 Reduction Firing Oxidation Reduction Raku Firing Four Test Glazemaking Ceramic Artist Research Ceramic Discussion/Exploration Topics Design Aesth
Prerequisites: ART261