22-2241 Ceramic Concepts and Practices

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