ART 2200 - Introduction to Ceramics
3 Credits
Explores ceramic materials and processes. An aesthetic exploration of hand building, wheel throwing, decorating, glazing, and firing techniques to create sculptured and functional forms. Gallery and museum visits may be included in this course. Lab fee.
Major Content Areas
Topics may include pinch, coil, slab, wheel work, glaze, decorating, and firing techniques.
Lecture: 40%
Studio Work: 60%
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the principles of design through the creation of functional and nonfunctional ceramic works.
Demonstrate skills in construction, surface treatment, finishing or firing techniques in ceramic materials and techniques to successfully complete class assignments.
Create original works of ceramics that explore a variety of formal and conceptual problems, demonstrate a visual vocabulary, and the ability to make effective aesthetic judgments.
Analyze historic and contemporary ceramics materials, terminology, styles, and techniques.
Apply the basic vocabulary of three-dimensional artwork and the aesthetic concerns of using three dimensional form.
Demonstrate an increased appreciation of the vital role and value the fine arts and humanities have on the development of culture.
Explain and evaluate the effectiveness of personal artwork and the work of others through critique.
Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety issues within the discipline.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
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