ARTT 154 Wheel Throwing II

This studio ceramics course is a continuation of Wheel Throwing I and reviews basic information about clay, wheel throwing, glazes, and kiln technology. Starting with basic forms such as cylinders and bowls, this course will focus on students' aesthetic and technical development in the creation of larger and more complex wheel-thrown functional pieces. Variations of attachment, such as lids, spouts, handles, and footing devices will be covered. Students will conduct clay and glaze-making tests and carry out different firing range experiments. Students will also continue to explore various decoration methods that complement the new forms.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ARTT 153

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Continue to define and apply the specialized vocabulary specific to advanced ceramic
   techniques.
2. 2. Throw 10 identical 6” x 3” mugs on the potter’s wheel.
3. 3. Throw 10 identical 3”x3” bowls on the potter’s wheel.
4. 4. Learn the various methods of creating lids, spouts, handles and footing devices.
5. 5. Design and produce a pitcher that complements the mugs.
6. 6. Design and produce a teapot and 6 cups.
7. 7. Apply proper glazing procedures in the completion of the clay work.
8. 8. Analyze and evaluate completed clay forms according to technique and craftsmanship.
9. 9. Research and report on a museum visit, citing specific works in clay and the techniques
   used in creating the work.
10. 10. Define the vocabulary and terms fundamental to ceramics and be able to summarize
    technical glaze and kiln information from class lectures and other information presented
    in class.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Continue to define and apply the specialized vocabulary specific to advanced ceramic
   techniques.
2. 2. Throw 10 identical 6” x 3” mugs on the potter’s wheel.
3. 3. Throw 10 identical 3”x3” bowls on the potter’s wheel.
4. 4. Learn the various methods of creating lids, spouts, handles and footing devices.
5. 5. Design and produce a pitcher that complements the mugs.
6. 6. Design and produce a teapot and 6 cups.
7. 7. Apply proper glazing procedures in the completion of the clay work.
8. 8. Analyze and evaluate completed clay forms according to technique and craftsmanship.
9. 9. Research and report on a museum visit, citing specific works in clay and the techniques
   used in creating the work.
10. 10. Define the vocabulary and terms fundamental to ceramics and be able to summarize
    technical glaze and kiln information from class lectures and other information presented
    in class.