BA (Hons) Ceramics

CAREER POTENTIAL: The main aim of the course is to develop artists and makers who are well informed and have the capacity to express their ideas through the medium of ceramics with clarity, imagination and confidence. Graduates can follow a wide range of careers related to art practice, including establishing their own studios, working in community arts, art therapy and modelling for animation. A significant number of our graduates go on to undertake a masters programme before practising, or secure a PGCE, enabling them to teach as a career.

COURSE CONTENT:

This is a vital, exciting and challenging course that encourages a wide, innovative and imaginative approach to clay based art practice. Central to the philosophy of the course is the emphasis we place upon fostering your creativity, through the evolution of visual and practical skills and technical understandings. History and theory forms an integral part of the course, enabling you to understand the ways in which your practice is informed by the work of artists, designers and makers in the past and influenced by the current theories and debates of today. BA (HONS) CERAMICS Campus: Howard Gardens Course Length: Three years full-time

You will be taught by a team of highly experienced academic and technical staff, dedicated to ceramics. Their input is complimented by lectures and workshops, delivered by eminent visiting artists, makers and theorists from across the UK, Europe and other key centres in the world.

Year one: You will undertake a series of studio and workshop-based courses, introducing you to a range of methods of working with clay and other materials related to ceramics practice. Ceramic technology, including firing and glazing, is taught in ways that will enable you to understand the principles and use the technology, practically and with confidence. Practical work is supported by historical and theoretical studies including visits to museums, exhibitions and workshops across the UK.

Year two: You will build on your understanding and experiences of the first year and undertake more open-ended projects. Individual direction and interpretation is encouraged, along with a self-directed study approach, through negotiation and close tutorial guidance. Historical and theoretical studies focus increasingly on ceramics practice and you have the opportunity to specialise in your studies, according to your individual interests. Year three: You are given the opportunity to further focus and consolidate your individual interests, producing a body of creative work for a public exhibition at the end of the course. Throughout the final year, you will become responsible for negotiating and self-directing your studies under regular tutorial guidance, when initiative and independence are strongly encouraged.

ASSESSMENT:

You are assessed through completed studio project work, essays and seminars throughout the course. The degree classification is principally assessed by means of a final exhibition of work and an extended essay.

UCAS CODE(S): W232 (Route A), E232 (Route B)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Foundation Course in Art & Design or equivalent, A levels accepted.

FURTHER INFORMATION: csad.uwic.ac.uk/ baceramics/ www.cardiffceramics.com

Acting Programme Leader: Duncan Ayscough - dayscough@uwic.ac.uk