Category: Ceramics – DCE

The emphasis of this course is on plaster-casting,techniques for making high-resolution molds. The,course also explores surface glazing, colored,clays and high-temperature reduction salt firings.,Students choose a form, which may be derived from,hard-edged industrial materials (i.e. machine,parts or commercial products) or organic items,from nature (i.e. vegetables, fruits, biomorphic,shapes) and produce their concept in multiples.,Works may range from sculptural assemblage to,functional pouring vessels, such as teapots.

Credits: 3

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This course explores numerous glaze processes and,application techniques and provides students with,an understanding of how surface relates to and,enhances three-dimensional forms. Weekly,demonstrations and lectures give students the,basis for solving structured assignments.

Credits: 3

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In this course, students are encouraged to break,away from tradition by combining imagination and,metaphorical imagery with practicality.,Handbuilding and slipcasting techniques are,utilized in creating a teapot. Throughout the,term, students focus on a singular form,,developing a design that can range from extremely,minimal to baroque in style. The final project,includes presentation of the teapot.

Credits: 3

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Students are given a progressive series of,projects that promote exploration of both,traditional and alternative building techniques,such as coil, mold, slip cast, and slab. Once,these are completed, students choose a project of,particular interest and expand the idea to achieve,a personal contemporary expression.

Credits: 3

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This course exposes students to various hand,forming and glazing techniques as it pertains to,the design and production of tableware. Along,with traditional methodologies, new processes are,offered.

Credits: 3

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This course places an emphasis on refinement of,basic wheel throwing techniques and glazing.,Students are expected to develop assembled forms,and groupings within their body of work.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCE 105

This studio introduces the concept of the ceramic,object derived from plaster cast techniques and,the use of high-resolution molds. The emphasis is,on assembled forms and the use of groupings to,present a singular statement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCE 112

The focus of this course is functional and ,nonfunctional objects derived from expanding the,traditional interpretation of forms and creative,hybrids. Refinement in combining form with,surface treatments is also emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCE 135 OR DCE 175

The vast majority of the history of pottery and,vessel-making is dominated by hand-building,techniques. For thousands of years prior to the,advent of the powered pottery wheel, early,artisans formed pottery with just their hands, and,later, an assortment of hand-wielded tools. This,class draws direct inspiration from this history,as it is reflected in a range of cultures, while,also focusing on the significance of contemporary,hand-built pottery in the industrial era of today.,Students make functionally and conceptually,oriented pottery using a range of hand-building,techniques including coiling, slab work,,extruding, and hollowing-out.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCE-175