ART 270 Ceramics I
First in a sequence of courses in the development of the knowledge and skills needed to create ceramic pieces using the medium as a point of departure for critical thinking and creative problem solving. Techniques of handbuilding and introduction to principles and elements of art as applied to ceramics. Faculty structured projects will develop physical skills and an understanding of technical information, as well as functional and sculptural aesthetics. Ceramic history, science, and design are covered at length.