Ceramics

Course Description:

Ceramics is designed to enable students to gain an increasing accomplishment and independence in their representation of ideas in ceramics and understand and value how ceramics, as a field of practice, invites different interpretations and explanations in the world. It is particularly suited to students who enjoy working with their hands and prefer to see results of their studies in sculptural form.

Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding through the making of ceramic works that lead to and demonstrate conceptual and technical accomplishment. They will undertake critical and historical investigations of ceramics.

Mandatory

• Introduction To Ceramics (40 hrs)

• Work Health and Safety (4 hrs)

Module: Surface Treatments (20 hrs)

Students are required to keep a visual diary over the duration of the course. The diary will indicate various aspects of the learning that has occurred within the modules. The diary, in conjunction with other work produced, will be used for assessment.

Students will document the technical aspects of their work and will note the development of concepts and ideas, points of departure and changes in direction in their diaries. The diary will provide some evidence of the critical reflection and the exercise of judgement undertaken by students in ceramics.