ART 112 Ceramics I: Introduction to Ceramics
Studio Art Program
Aix-en-Provence, France
Dates: 1/21/25 - 5/10/25
ART 112 Ceramics I: Introduction to Ceramics
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: IAU
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Primary Subject Area: Studio Arts
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ART 112
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: - Courses at the 100 level are suitable for an undergraduate student who has successfully completed at least 1 semester of College-level course work.
- Successful completion of ENG 101 or equivalent, and 3 credit hours above the 100-level (introductory) in the arts, or the humanities recommended; or instructor permission.
DESCRIPTION
This introductory level studio course in ceramics will give the students an understanding of clay as a material. Through this course, students will learn the fundamentals of ceramics techniques and aesthetics. With an emphasis on throwing, hand construction along with surface and glaze techniques, students will gain the skills to create three-dimensional works. Students will develop an understanding of design, aesthetics and the creative processes within the development of clay objects through both functional and nonfunctional works.