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Art Studio: Clay: Wheel Throwing

ARTS 114 Z1 (CRN: 61790)

3 Credit Hours

About ARTS 114 Z1

Development of throwing skills and the capacity to create a range of forms. Investigation of surface treatment techniques such as slip painting and glazing. Low-fire and stoneware firing. Related clay and glaze technology. Prerequisites: ARTS 012.

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Dates: June 20 - July 14, 2023; $55 fee

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Section Description

ARTS 114-A: WHEELTHROWING “In just taking an apple from the tree, and eating the whole thing, there are no mistakes to be made.” - Shoji Hamada In this course, the potter’s wheel is used as the primary forming process for making functional and sculptural stoneware pieces. Students will gain considerable experience with process and materials developing the necessary skills and competence to connect the hand and eye with the heart and mind. What constitutes a well thrown form technically and sculpturally? How do we determine proper proportion, form and function? Visual, tactile and historical possibilities are explored using stoneware clay, slips, oxides and glazes high-fired in a reduction gas kiln. During the course of the semester, students are required to work independently to demonstrate their command of various forms and techniques set forth in the course syllabus. Students will be required to conceive of a cohesive body of work for a final project that exhibits developed skills and an ability to think analytically and creatively. Students will be evaluated on punctual and consistent class participation, strong work ethic, and successfully completed work carried out in a timely, professional manner. Tools can be purchased at the UVM Bookstore.

Section Expectation

OBJECTIVES: *Establish a technical and intuitive understanding of the nature of clay and working on the wheel. *Develop an understanding and vocabulary with glazes in order to enhance the impact of your work. *Familiarize yourself so thoroughly with technique and materials that process becomes secondary to your own personal expression. *Conceive of a cohesive body of work towards the end of the semester that exhibits your new skills and your ability to think analytically and creatively.

Evaluation

GRADES: Grades are based on assignments, class participation, dedication towards self directed work, Mastery of technique, and respect for a clean studio. Much weight is placed on full, consistent class attendance, strong work ethic, problem solving, and seeing your work through from start to finish. 60% of your grade = Final Independent Project 40% of your grade = Consistent and Focused Studio Class Participation.

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Williams Hall 106 (View Campus Map)

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