Introduction to Handbuilding Ceramics

Three credits · Undergraduate

This is a hands-on, introductory studio sculpture class with an emphasis on creating vessels and architectural forms, and exploring figurative approaches in clay. Students will be taught the processes of clay sculptural building, including mould-making, plaster- casting, and plasticine. Students will develop and hone hand-eye coordination as well as fine motor skills through tactile 3-D modelling in clay. Prerequisites: ART 101, 102. Three credits.