Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
ART 2264: Ceramics II
Catalog Description
| Credits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 5 (1 lecture, 4 lab) |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | ART 1164 |
| Other requirements | None |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
This course builds on the basic methods of Ceramics I while allowing greater breadth and depth of individual creative exploration. Additional hand building and wheel throwing methods and forms will be covered. Ceramic raw materials, kiln loading and firing are introduced. Aesthetic judgments, historical perspectives, and visual vocabulary continue to be developed in a format of regular critical analysis.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
February, 2026
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Wheel throwing methods for traditional or sculptural forms
- Hand building methods for functional or sculptural forms
- Slip and Glazes, ceramic raw materials, glaze testing concepts
- Kilns and firing: loading, basic electric and gas kiln operation, safety considerations
- Presentation and critical response
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Work safely in the Ceramics Studio and as a role model for beginning students.
- Broaden skills and develop abilities to create new forms.
- Develop a sense of individual artistic expression with the media.
- Develop a greater understanding of raw materials and firing processes.
- Critically evaluate work throughout the creative process.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Portfolio based grades
- Writing assignments as determined by instructor
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Critical Thinking
- Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.
Special Information (if any)
None