Design concepts, techniques and methods ceramics related to industrial production investigation into the past and present trends, processes, and materials. Emphasis on earthenware bodies and decoration techniques. Explore bodies like stoneware porcelain and decorative techniques stressing individual expression in ceramic media, casting, throwing, pressing for mass production in studio and industrial settings.
The course will provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for further study and studio/industrial practice of ceramics production and design. Students will be exposed to exploration of 3- dimensional forms in clay through direct shaping and construction discovering the possibilities and limitations of different clay bodies in respect to design, speed, cost, strength and aesthetics by creating and evaluating ceramic forms which are functional and usable.