5. Ceramics (CERM)
2304 Ceramics I (0-6)
(Common Course Number ARTS 2346)
Exploring the design principles in the clay media, with major emphasis on hand building in stoneware; an introduction to potter's wheel techniques and glaze theory and application. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisites: (1) ARTF 1301, 1302, 1303, and 1304, or (2) instructor approval. May be taken concurrently with ARTF 1303 and ARTF 1304. Laboratory fee required.
2314 Ceramics II (0-6)
(Common Course Number ARTS 2347)
Stressing wheel production for throwing techniques. Emphasis toward increasing the student's proficiency, control, and aesthetic development. Kiln firing. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: CERM 2304 or instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
3304 Ceramics III (0-6)
Continuation of Ceramics II with emphasis on exploration of utilitarian form and surface treatment in series with further investigation of glaze materials and techniques. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: CERM 2314 or instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
3314 Ceramics IV (0-6)
Continuation of Ceramics III with concentration on designing and fabrication of related functional forms. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: CERM 2314 or instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
3324 Ceramics V (0-6)
Exploration of clay from the non-utilitarian aspects, stressing sculptural relationship of joined forms, both thrown and hand built. Research into clay and clay bodies. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisites: CERM 3314 and instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
4304 Ceramics VI (0-6)
Continuation of Ceramics V. Six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: CERM 3324 or instructor approval. Course fees required.
4314 Ceramics VII (0-6)
Emphasis upon individual direction and achievement. Prerequisites: CERM 4304;
12 semester hours in ceramics or instructor approval. Course fees required.
4324 Special Problems in Ceramics (0-6)
Emphasis upon individual direction and achievement in ceramics. May be repeated for credit when problem varies. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Course fees required.
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