Ceramics: Fundamentals

Quarters
Spring Open
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Bruce Thompson

Students will gain an overview of ceramic studio practices.  They will learn essential hand-building and wheel throwing techniques.  Projects will draw on traditional methods and move toward current ceramic technologies.  The course will introduce students to clay types, kiln firing methods, glazing and related surfacing techniques. Presentations on the history and contemporary application of ceramic arts will contextualize studio work. Through their thematic projects students will gain solid foundation skills in both functional and sculptural work.  Students will receive critical analysis of their resulting work through written observations and through group discussions.

Registration

Course Reference Numbers
(4): 30229

Academic Details

4
20
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

$50 required studio fee 

Students should expect to spend $30-$50 on project supplies. 

Schedule

Spring
2023
Open
In Person (S)

See definition of Hybrid, Remote, and In-Person instruction

Evening
Schedule Details
Art Annex 1100 - Ceramics Studio
Olympia