ART 271 Intro to Ceramics: Handbuiling
This course introduces students to hand building techniques used in forming clay and its various applications (including wedging, slab building, coil building, carving, etc.). Students will explore both sculptural and functional approaches to hand building and learn to mix clay and glazes, load and fire kilns, and basic glaze and slip application. They will also begin to develop a historical and contemporary knowledge of the field of ceramics. Offered yearly Suitable for non-majors. (EL)