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2023-2024 General Catalog 
    
2023-2024 General Catalog
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ART 174 - Ceramics II


Course Department: Humanities
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 30
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
This course will explore advanced methods of designing, forming, glazing, and firing clay. The student will develop knowledge of good design as it relates to both function and expression. Using the techniques of coil, slab, pinch, and wheel, students will achieve an understanding of the historic and cultural significance of this art form. This course will allow students to find new forms of self-expression, both in visual career fields and on a personal level. Required participation in the college art show or equivalent introduces students to proper presentation methods.

Prerequisites: ART 173 - Ceramics  
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None

Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $100.00

Common Course Assessment(s): Participation in college art show or equivalent is required.

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
 

  • Evaluate good ceramic design relating to both function and expression. 
  • Expand and implement construction methods and techniques.  

  • Identify knowledge of the vocabulary of ceramic art and techniques of ceramic productions through the creation of works using various techniques. 

  • Develop creative thinking and communication skills through participation in critiques. 

  • Create a professional portfolio and/or final exhibition that demonstrates the application of elements and principles of design. 



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