22-2941 Ceramic Concepts and Practices

This course explores the conceptual possibilities and technical complexities of ceramic material as a vehicle for Contemporary Art and Design. A large cross-section of activity in clay will be considered and discussed, from brickmaking to porcelain design, and from handbuilding and moldmaking to hybrid materials. Historical and contemporary models will be referenced throughout the class, while considering what terms such as craft and utility can mean in a contemporary context.

3 Credits
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 22-2259 BFA Review in Fine Art or 22-1705 Product Design II: Design Paradigms or 22-3803 Design Studio III: Code Compliance or 22-2330 Introduction to Graphic Design