This course provides a broad introduction to a
range of methods and processes that are
fundamental to contemporary ceramics. Using
clay, students acquire practical and critical
knowledge to consider ceramics within current art
practices. Assigned projects are
structured around concepts and techniques and
include discussions, demonstrations,
presentations and critiques. The emphasis of
this course explores sculptural approaches within
the practice of ceramics, while examining the
content and context of its production.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Foundation Studio Courses
FNDT 108
27/SP
Description
This course explores a range of creative
processes to develop ways to connect thinking,
making, and writing in an art and design context.
Students will learn to contextualize projects in
social, political, ecological and personal ways
and engage in creative problem solving through
iteration, experimentation, improvisation, and
adapting to accidental discoveries as a generative
part of the creative process. Through
process-based learning and practice, students will
experiment with interdisciplinary explorations
framed by research skill development through
collaborative projects, peer reviews, discussions,
individual assignments, and critique-based studio
sessions. Students will produce multiple versions
of ideas from concept to content to creatively
solve problems while determining new ways to view
art + design practice overall.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Ceramics
CRAM 324
26/FA
Description
In 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.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Industrial Design
INDD 330
26/FA
Description
This course explores the concepts and
materials of ceramics as they relate to studio
practice. Assigned projects provide expanded
learning of materials, equipment, techniques and
processes of ceramics, with an emphasis on the
concepts and contexts of contemporary ceramics,
and a focus on personal work and individual
exploration. Self-directed projects included
determining the core concepts and intents of the
work and the choice of techniques, materials and
type of firings. Participation in group
activities such as critiques, lectures,
presentations and demonstrations form an integral
part of this course.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Ceramics
CRAM 206
26/FA
Description
This course provides a broad introduction to a
range of methods and processes that are
fundamental to contemporary ceramics. Using
clay, students acquire practical and critical
knowledge to consider ceramics within current art
practices. Assigned projects are
structured around concepts and techniques and
include discussions, demonstrations,
presentations and critiques. The emphasis of
this course explores sculptural approaches within
the practice of ceramics, while examining the
content and context of its production.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
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