ART 144 - Ceramics 1

Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75

Students will investigate the malleable qualities of clay, understand and design clay objects both sculptural and functional. Within a contemporary visual art context, students will explore the natural elements of clay and learn hand-building techniques such as coil, slab, pinch, and throw on the wheel. Students will learn safe use of tools and equipment, the process of making clay, create glazes, build kilns, and conduct primitive firing.

Prerequisites
One of:

C in English 12
C in Camosun Alternative