2023-2024 College Catalog

ART 273 Ceramics Raw Materials

This is a cross-disciplinary course investigating ceramics and its geological origins. It explores the geology of clay and glaze chemistry as it applies to ceramic art. Art and Geology students are paired together to work through labs and solve studio problems using a scientific approach to problem- solving. Through field work students will have the opportunity to collect samples of local materials to create their own clay and glaze. Students will gain practical and applicable skills and the ability to design, mix and troubleshoot clay and glaze recipes. Offered every other third fall semester. Suitable for non- majors.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

GEOL 273