Module: CAP4105-20 Introduction to Ceramics: Form and Surface

Level: 4

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Peter Bodenham

Module Tutor Contact Details: p.bodenham@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module is a general introduction to ceramics construction & surface design.

The module aims to develop your ceramic making and surface design skills within the field of art & design crafts.

It will introduce you to the relationship between ideas, materials and the context of ceramic objects.

By introducing you to practical research skills, we aim to develop your ability to contextualise and apply your ideas within the field of ceramics.

The module aims to develop your understanding and application of ceramic technology. It aims to underpin your creative practice with a comprehensive knowledge of the physical characteristics of the ceramic medium while employing safe working practices.

2.Outline syllabus:

A series of lectures, seminars and practical demonstrations will explore ways of recording and communicating your ideas effectively through materials, processes, sketchbooks, reflective journals, technical information and context folders.

Taught studio introductions will explore ideas and materials relating to contemporary ceramics, through a series of weekly demonstrations and workshops into aspects of ceramic processes and surface design techniques: hand building, slip-casting, throwing, glazing and surface decoration.

As the module progresses, you will be encouraged to engage in a discourse about your work and reflect on your progress. To help you do this you will be required to keep a regular reflective journal.

3.Teaching and learning activities

During the module, you will engage in the following:

• Taught sessions
• Demonstrations and workshops.
• Project based tasks.
• Talks and seminars
• Presentations
• Group critiques.
• Individual tutorials that support regular reflective evaluation of personal ambition and progress
• Study trips.

Workshops and lectures will be supported by online instruction on Minerva pages, detailing both technical and contextual reference material.

By the close of the module students undertaking the Creative Arts Practice programme will have gained the technical foundations to develop an independent programme of study in Ceramics as part of 3D practice at level

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW
• Description: Portfolio
• % Weighting: 80%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW
• Description: Contextual folder including a reflective journal
• % Weighting: 20%