VISUAL ARTS - CREATIVE CERAMICS 36VISUAL ARTS - CREATIVE CERAMICS

VISUAL ARTS - CREATIVE CERAMICS

(Half year course – 2 modules; or full year course – 4 modules. You can choose it for Semester 1 or Semester 2 or both semesters. The skills covered in each semester are different). To be successful in this course you need to: • have an interest in Ceramics as an artform • have a wish to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills • be willing to get your hands dirty and let your imagination loose! In this course you will: • use practical ceramic projects to explore ideas surrounding the concepts of form and function • explore projects that combine a conceptual challenge with the development of new ceramics skills and • learn the art and technology of forming, firing and glazing clay to make a wide variety of products, ranging from ceramic ware such as plates, bowls and drinking vessels, to jewellery, sculpture and decorative wall surfaces. Class activities include: Student participate in Project Based Learning. Each Module is designed so that students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a driving question, problem or challenge to create works of your choice. Students will have the opportunity to attend excursions to local ceramic studios to undertake workshops and speak to real life ceramists.

Semester 1

Module 1: Handbuilding

Develop a series of techniques to create your own custom piece of jewellery.

Project Examples: Decorative works including Pendants, Earrings, Trinket Boxes and Stands

Module 2: Wheel throwing

You will learn industrial construction methods including how to centre clay on the wheel, wedge clay, throw cups, bowls and small vessels. Project examples: Functional works that could include cups, bowls, platters, teapots and vessels.

Semester 2

Module 3: Slipcasting

Learning the technique of mould making to reproduce unique and inspirational objects. Project Examples: Casting decorative objects limited only by your imagination!

Module 4: Contemporary Approaches

Creating functional ceramic works that express your feelings about world issues. Project Examples: 3D sculptures, exploration of a variety of decorative skills and applications such as glazes, under glazes, slip, oxide and burnishing.

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