Basics: Hand built Ceramics

Overview

Basics: Hand built Ceramics is a basic skills module using clay techniques. We will cover the basics of coiling, slab building, pinch pots and surface texture. 

Programme

The module will be taught over a series of sessions that will cover test tiles and surfaces and give the student the opportunity to deconstruct a piece from antiquity and demonstrate through new-found knowledge how this piece was made. 

The course will cover:

• Types of clay and other materials used in ceramics
• Construction methods
• Wedging, preparing and storing clay
• Firing and firing techniques
• Developing your ideas
• Analysing pieces you see
• Creating test tiles
• Types and methods of decoration
• Pinching and coiling
• Slab rolling and construction methods
• Working from drawings and building on a form

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:  

1. Show proficiency through a series of hand building techniques based on a theme supplied by the tutor.
2. Show new found knowledge through a short written piece explaining how it was constructed.

Assessments

1. Portfolio 90%
2. Written analysis 10%

Reading Suggestions

Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course.

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.

What Do I Need?

A list of materials, not included in the course fees, will be available prior to the course start date.