Category: Ceramics – DCE

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

The Special Projects class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific,to the area(s) being explored,
,FALL 2023,
,This course will focus on concepts, materials and,techniques regarding the design, construction and,firing of kilns with a specific focus on kilns,fueled by wood, and result in students designing,and building their own kilns and in the building,of a small fast-fire wood-fueled kiln at CCS – an,incredibly efficient, affordable and accessible,type of kiln which is not currently a part of our,facilities.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Students in the advanced level of wheel throwing,are expected to develop a personal voice using the,wheel. Individuals refine their technical and,conceptual skills while learning the fundamentals,of firing their own work.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCE 105, DCE 205

This advanced studio guides students toward,developing a personal voice using slipcasting,,glazing, surface refinement and firing.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCE 112, DCE 212

This course encourages experimentation with new,forming techniques and combinations. Emphasis is,placed on developing a personal voice within a,series of works.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCE 135, DCE 235

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-275