CRAM 324: From Ground to Table

SubjectCRAM
Course No324
Academic LevelTR
Credits6.00
DescriptionIn this class, students will engage with the land as a source of clay materials and through the lens of foodways-the study of cultural, social, and economic practices related to food. They will explore topics inceramics and foodways, investigating local ceramic resources to develop materials and concepts for ceramic production. The course will focus on techniques, ideas, and the language of form related to creating ceramic objects intended for or about the table. Various processes for creating tableware will be demonstrated, and students will experiment with a range of techniques and materials to expand their ceramic skills. In addition to hands-on projects, students will conduct individual research outside the studio to deepen both their production practices and personal interests. They may explore both functional and sculptural ceramic forms, encouraging critical thinking about the table in practical, theoretical, and creative dimensions.