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ART 312 - Intermediate Ceramics

(3 units)
Continuation of ART 212 with emphasis on sculpture, pottery and independent investigation of the materials. Advanced technical and aesthetic aspects of clay, clay bodies and glazes. Maximum of 6 credits.

Prerequisite(s): 9 credits in ceramics or ART 211 ; ART 212 ; ART 216 .

Units of Laboratory/Studio: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to examine and compare intermediate design principles, particularly as related to ceramics.
2. Students will be able to examine, discuss and apply the important connection between content and form as it relates to the three-dimensional object.
3. Students will be able to demonstrate intermediate knowledge and skills in the use of tools, techniques, and processes sufficient to produce work from concept to finished object. This includes intermediate knowledge of raw materials and technical procedures such as plaster, clays, glazes, and firing.
4. Students will be able to discuss, articulate and critically apply an understanding of the place of ceramics within the history of art, design, and culture.
5. Students will be able to examine and challenge the role of ceramics in contemporary culture and invent possible futures for ceramics via creative studio art projects.
6. Students will be able to examine, discuss and produce possible solutions to studio art assignments that lead to well-grounded and creative conclusions.
7. Students will be able to use coherent communication and writing abilities to express an intermediate vocabulary and critical evaluation skills from a variety of sources related to ceramics.


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