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180 187 190
SCULPTURE FUNDAMENTALS CERAMICS II CERAMIC HANDBUILDING
3.0 Units 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
ART 180 is an introduction to three-dimen- ART 187 is a continued study in the funda- ART 190 is an introduction to basic ceramic
sional sculptural principles, techniques, and mentals of the ceramic process that focuses hand-building techniques and processes.
concepts utilizing a wide range of materials on wheel throwing techniques. These skills Traditional methods of forming, joinery,
and practices. Various sculpture methods are sharpened by concentrated exercises and construction are introduced. Students
are practiced with attention to creative self- to increase the student’s ability to produce learn to design and analyze functional and
expression and historical context. Lecture 2.5 work of greater quality, size, and range of nonfunctional objects. The class explores
hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: form. Students research, formulate, and test a traditional hand-built pottery as well as
ART 130 or equivalent. Course Typically glaze of their own choice. Various methods of contemporary, expressive, hand-built forms.
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, fi ring ceramic vessels are explored. Lecture Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
UC, USC. (Sculpture Family) 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: None. Course Typically
ART 186 or equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
181 Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Ceramics Hand Building Family)
SCULPTURE II UC, USC. (Ceramics Family)
3.0 Units 191
ART 181 allows the student to continue 188 ADVANCED CERAMIC
explorations into the sculptural discipline. ADVANCED CERAMICS I HANDBUILDING
A series of sculptural problems, including 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
modeling the complete fi gure in clay, build- ART 188 is an advanced course involving ART 191 allows the students to explore
ing three-dimensional forms with plaster work on the potter’s wheel requiring consis- complex problems of design and construc-
and wire armature, carving in hard stone tency and accuracy of results. Students learn tion. They work with the ceramic medium
such as alabaster, carving in wood, construc- how to create ceramic vessels of matching in conjunction with other materials while
tion and assemblage, and mixed media are sizes and shapes by designing and forming exploring possibilities of designing for archi-
studied in depth. Emphasis is on mastery of multiples and sets of objects. Awareness of tecture. In-depth studies of surface design
technique, further development of aesthetic three-dimensional form and surface design and decorative techniques are included.
and conceptual consideration, and self- are heightened by individual and group Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
motivation. The instructor works with each critiques. The students work towards a more Prerequisite: ART 190 or equivalent. Course
student on an individual basis to provide individual statement by further experimen- Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
technical and conceptual assistance. Lecture tation with a variety of clay bodies, glazes, Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Ceramics Hand
2 hours/Studio 2 hours. Prerequisite: ART and fi ring techniques. Under supervision the Building Family)
180 or equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: students assist in a loading and fi ring of kilns. 192
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. EARTHENWARE
(Sculpture Family) Prerequisite: ART 187 or equivalent. Course 3.0 Units
Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
186 Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Ceramics Family) ART 192 is an intermediate course in ceram-
CERAMICS I ics, dealing specifi cally with earthenware,
3.0 Units 189 or low-fi red ceramics. A variety of forming
ART 186 is an introductory study in the fi eld ADVANCED CERAMICS II techniques are studied, including slab and
of ceramics. Students learn various forming 3.0 Units wheel. Students experiment with earthen-
techniques, with an emphasis on wheel ART 189 is a course designed for the advanced ware clay bodies, glazes, underglazes, and
throwing and the production of functional student who wishes to pursue an individual slips. Specifi c projects include glaze formu-
pottery forms. Surface design techniques, direction in depth. Students propose a lation and testing, underglazing, majolica
such as stamping, carving, slip and oxide semester research project, concentrating on (in-glaze painting), and overglazing (lusters,
decoration, wax resist and glaze applica- specifi c techniques, materials, and fi ring China paints, and decals). Lecture 2.5 hours/
tion methods are covered. Introductory procedures. Upon instructor approval of Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: ART 186
clay and glaze composition are covered as the proposal, students are expected to work or 190 or equivalent. Recommended Prepa-
well as basic kiln design. Lecture 2.5 hours/ semi-independently, formulating personal ration: ART 130. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. clay bodies, glazes, and fi ring techniques. USC. (Ceramics Hand Building Family)
Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/ Reading and research assignments are 193
Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, made where applicable. A written analysis RAKU
USC. (Ceramics Family) of a current ceramic exhibition is required. 3.0 Units
Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: ART 188 or equivalent. Course ART 193 is an introductory course in ceram-
Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer ics dealing exclusively with the raku fi ring
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Ceramics Family) process. Projects are drawn from a variety
of forming methods including coil, slab,
pinch and wheel, which will be fi red by the
Japanese raku process. Students prepare
Raku clays and glazes to use in the execution
of their projects. Lecture 2.5 hours/Labora-
tory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: ART 186 or 190
or equivalent. Recommended Preparation:
ART 130. Course Typically Off ered: Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

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