Subject Catalog Number Title Credits
Art 227 Introduction to Ceramics 3.00
Details: Introduction to Ceramics will introduce students to beginning skills within the field of ceramics. Hand building (coil, pinch, slab, modeling) and wheel throwing techniques will be taught, learned and explored. Earthenware or Stoneware clay and glazes will be used. Students will explore sculptural, functional, vessel-making and conceptual traditions as means of expression for ceramic projects. Through discussions, readings, image presentations, films and demonstrations students will develop and expand their knowledge and understanding of historical and cultural perspectives in ceramics. Materials fee required. (As offered)
Section 01 Class Number 2055
Term Spring 2025-2026 Status Active
Dates 01/26/2026 - 05/08/2026 Topic None
Time 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM M W F Instructor Helke,Michael Casey
Enrolled 18 of 8 Room Kleinpell Fine Arts 167
Notes $210.00 Materials and/or projects to be retained by student.
Section 01 Class Number 1991
Term Fall 2026-2027 Status Active
Dates 09/02/2026 - 12/15/2026 Topic None
Time 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM M W F Instructor Helke,Michael Casey
Enrolled 0 of 8 Room Kleinpell Fine Arts 167
Notes $210.00 Clay materials, glaze, surface materials, wax resist, glazing brushes, glaze application supplies, protective eyewear, plastic, clay storage bags, clay bats, pottery tool kit, fettling knife, tape, serrated metal rib, runner rib, scoring tool, miscellaneous tools.