ART 3711 - Current Practices in Ceramics

Credits: 3 (0 + 6)

Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, and ARTH 1700 with “C-” or better in each; or permission of department

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ART 2691, ART 2611, ART 2651, or IND 2450

Description: This course focuses on themes, techniques and conceptual practices relevant to contemporary studio ceramics. Students investigate contemporary movements and concepts, including collaboration, community-based practice, happenings, postmodern aesthetics, the sculptural object, theories of the quotidian, craft, and material-based issues with presentations, readings and their own research. The themes, content, techniques, processes, context and display relevant to this particular subject serve as a basis for creative assignments in ceramics whereby students begin to integrate theoretical concerns and ideas relevant to the topic into their creative practice.