1000 Level Ceramics Course Descriptions

CER 1000
Materials and Processes
This course is a concentrated examination of ceramic construction processes, clay and glaze materials, firing processes, and use of equipment. This is essential as a fast track entry into competent and independent use of the department for students new to ceramics. It is required that this course be taken before or concurrently with any other ceramics course. Students will broaden their skills and gain a more thorough understanding of material characteristics and processes, sharpen their firing skills, and participate in a dialogue about theory and content in ceramics. Students will be exposed to weekly demonstrations and lectures while developing a body of personal work utilizing ceramic technology. This course is a pre-requisite for all ceramics courses.