CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Applied Science
Royal Oak
This program is designed to
provide an intensive experience in the production of clay
products, their decoration, glazing, and firing. The technology
and skills learned provide a suitable foundation for the use
of clay as a craft or art medium.
Major Requirements
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ART 154 Beginning Ceramics (3)* ART 254 Advanced Ceramics (3) CER 131 General Pottery (3) CER 232 Advanced General Pottery (3) CER 121 Wheel Throwing I (3) CER 122.11 Wheel Throwing II (3) CER 223 Wheel Throwing III (3) CER 224 Wheel Throwing IV (3) CER 241 Glaze Formulation I (3) CER 242 Glaze Formulation II (3) CER 221.1 Ceramic Field Study I (3) (*) CREDIT HOURS |
Required Supportive Courses
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ACC 111 Fundamental Accounting (3)* ART 151 Basic Drawing (3) ART 152 Basic Design. (3) ART 156 Art Appreciation (3) BUS 121 Starting and Operating a Small Business (3) CHE 100 Introduction to Chemistry (4) MAT 107 Business Mathematics (3) ENG 151 Composition I (3) GSC 153 Introduction to Geology (4) (*) CREDIT HOURS |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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ART 154 ( 3 Credits) This course will cover the basics of the nature and properties of clay, hand-building techniques, decorating, and types of firing. ART 254 (3 Credits) The student will learn advanced methods of forming based upon informal instruction and extensive practice of pottery production planned toward individual objectives with design problems and glaze experiments for stoneware and porcelain. Course/lab fees. CER 121 ( 3 Credits) This course will provide experiences which will assure that the basic techniques of wheel throwing are mastered. Shaping of tall and low forms with up to ten pounds of clay will be emphasized. Course/lab fees. CER 122.1 ( 3 Credits) Forms requiring lids and handles will be emphasized along with narrow necked and closed forms. Continued practice of basic wheel throwing techniques will be expected. Course/lab fees. CER 131 ( 3 Credits) Handbuilding techniques, decorating and glazing are emphasized in this course which builds on skills developed in ART 154. Course/lab fees.
CER
221.1 ( 3 Credits)
Ceramic Field Study will permit students to concentrate their learning experiences in one special area of interest. This can be an in-depth experience in an area not ordinarily covered in other ceramic courses. Course/lab fees.
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CER
223 ( 3 Credits)
More demanding wheel throwing challenges such as goblets, hump throwing, and coil throwing will be introduced. Continued mastery of previously learned throwing techniques will be expected. Course/lab fees.
CER
224 ( 3 Credits)
This course will introduce advanced throwing techniques and include production throwing of items having similar sizes and shapes. Throwing and construction of pieces having multiple parts will be stressed. Course/lab fees.
CER
232 ( 3 Credits)
Continued skill development in handbuilding, decorating, and glazing will be emphasized in this course. Course/lab fees.
CER
241 ( 3 Credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to making glazes. It will help students to learn the 45 basic ingredients used for glazes and how they react in the batch formula. Course/lab fees.
CER
242 ( 3 Credits)
This course will provide advanced techniques in making glazes. Students will continue to learn the 45 basic ingredients used for glazes, and their reaction in the batch formula. Course/lab fees.
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