ceramics
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Jeannie Hulen
The students that major in this program learn a variety of techniques and processes in the medium. They also learn historical and contemporary ideas in ceramics and art in both the undergraduate and graduate level.
The new state of the art Ceramics studio is located at the far edge of campus, at Eastern Avenue, parallel to Razorback road between Nettleship and Mitchell. Campus buses will get you to within hiking distance. In addition to ceramics, the building also houses some BFA and MFA studios.
The building has 6 ceramic studios on the first level, which are approximately 12 by 20 feet, and six 12 by 16 ft graduate studios on a mezzanine level, each with track lighting and ventilation.
Our facility includes 5 electric kilns (2 manual and 3 computer Skutts that will go to cone 10,) three gas kilns (a new 2004 DLB24 Geil downdraft, a large Bailey shuttle kiln, and new salt kiln), and everything else you might need for ceramics, (slab roller, extruders, ball mill, sand blaster, etc). In addition, we also have woodworking and welding equipment.
We have top of the line ventilation systems including a glaze room with both a walk in spray booth and a glaze mixing hood, and a Clay mixing room for both clay mixers (a soldner and a bluebird), as well as a vent hood for mixing plaster.
There is a clean room for critiques, showing and taking slides, and studio PC and Mac computers.
Each studio has three computer drops, enabling students to either bring in their own computers or check out laptops from the union.
Courses
ARTS 3503 Ceramics: Handbuilding I
This is an introductory course in ceramic sculpture focusing on basic handbuilding techniques and basic ceramic processes including clay mixing , glaze mixing, and low temperature gas and electric firing techniques. Pre-or Corequisite: ARTS 1013 and ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323.
ARTS 3523 Ceramics: Wheelthrowing I
This is an introductory course in ceramics focusing on basic functional wheelthrowing techniques and basic ceramic processes including clay mixing, glaze mixing, and low-temperature gas and electric firing techniques. Pre-or Corequisite: ARTS 1013 and ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1323.
ARTS 3533 Ceramics: Wheelthrowing II
This course is an intermediate course in wheelthrowing and some handbuilding. A primary emphasis is on clay body and glaze calculation, and understanding the processes of firing low, high, and atmospheric kilns. Prerequisite: ARTS 3503 and ARTS 3523.
ARTS 3543 Ceramics: Slip-Casting
This is an intermediate course in ceramic sculpture focusing on concept based object making. The techniques taught are mold-making and slip-casting, along with an advanced understanding of clay mixing, glaze mixing, low and high temperature gas, salt/soda, and electric firing techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 3503 and ARTS 3523.
ARTS 4573 Advanced Ceramics
This is an advanced course where any ceramic technique can be used. The course continues advanced study of glaze and clay calculation, and kiln design, building, and firing. Prerequisite: ARTS 3503 and ARTS 3523 and ARTS 3533 and ARTS 3543.
Repeat for Credit
ARTS 458V Special Problems in Ceramics (1-3)
Individual projects in ceramic techniques. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: ARTS 3513 or ARTS 3533.