ART-106 Ceramics I

A study of the basic techniques of ceramic materials, including pinch, coil, slab building and tiles. Finishing techniques based on using glaze and non glaze materials is included. Ceramics as an art form with an emphasis on design and function as evidenced by past and present ceramic art forms. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

4

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• Yes

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring
• Summer

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize the basic hand building techniques; pinch, coil, slab, tile and sculpted form.
2. Distinguish the material properties of clay, slips and glazes and how they are prepared.
3. Describe the different decorative techniques covered in the course.
4. Appraise technical and visual unity in their work.

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ART 106: Ceramics I

Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Course Description

A study of the basic techniques of ceramic materials, including pinch, coil, slab building and tiles. Finishing techniques based on using glaze and non glaze materials is included. Ceramics as an art form with an emphasis on design and function as evidenced by past and present ceramic art forms. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	4
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

SUNY General Education Course

• The Arts

First Year Experience Course

No

Capstone Course

No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize the basic hand building techniques; pinch, coil, slab, tile and sculpted form.
2. Distinguish the material properties of clay, slips and glazes and how they are prepared.
3. Describe the different decorative techniques covered in the course.
4. Appraise technical and visual unity in their work.

Topic Outline

1. Introduction to studio environment and preparation of clay
2. Guidelines for evaluating Ceramic work: Technique/Visual Unity
3. Pinch Technique:
   1. Role of a uniform wall in construction
   2. Water content: shrinkage rate and strength
4. Clay Properties:
   1. Working consistencies, Clay composition, Clay body formulation Physical characteristics
5. Glazes: processes and techniques:
   1. Glaze consistency and application
6. Coil Technique:
   1. Secure construction technique and role of design with coil
   2. Examine effective and non-effective approaches to working with clay
7. Slab Technique:
   1. Hand vs. Machine approach to slab creation
   2. Working consistencies: assists and issues
   3. The consideration of common thematic and design approaches to work.
8. Tiles and Sprig Molding:
   1. Plaster as an assist in Ceramic work. The technique of mold-making.
   2. Vitreous and Non-Vitreous approaches to decoration.
   3. Developing more sophisticated approaches to decoration