220 CERAMICS. 3 HOURS.

Prerequisites: ART 105, 106, 130 and 140 (or concurrently with 105, 106). Introductory ceramic procedures in hand-building and glazing techniques. (every semester)

320 CERAMICS. 3 HOURS.

Prerequisite: ART 220. This course introduces the student to pottery-wheel techniques with emphasis placed on the study of clay and glaze compositions. (every semester)

321 CERAMICS. 3 HOURS.

Prerequisite: ART 320. This course emphasizes and requires advanced performances in pottery wheel techniques, in creative form concepts and evidence of a particular talent in ceramic art. (every semester)

420 CERAMICS. 3 HOURS.

Prerequisite: ART 321. A continuation of production in clay form and research in experimental clay and glaze composition. (every semester)

421 CERAMICS. 3 HOURS.

Prerequisites: ART 420. This course requires advanced individual performance in creative design concepts and in research and recording. (every semester)

422 CERAMICS. 3 HOURS.

Prerequisite: ART 421. This course is a continuation of ART 421. (every semester)

423 POTTERY WHEEL TECHNIQUES. 3 HOURS.

Prerequisite: ART 422. Development of wheel-thrown shapes that reflect innovative thinking and mature craftsmanship. (every semester)

424 CERAMIC GLAZE COMPOSITION. 3 HOURS.

Prerequisite: ART 422. Investigation of the thermal behavior of glaze chemicals and compounds.

425 CERAMIC STUDIO EQUIPMENT DESIGN. 3 HOURS.

Prerequisite: ART 423. Study of the design and construction of basic studio equipment, including kilns, burners, potters wheels, and slab rollers. (every semester)

426 SPECIAL FIRING TECHNIQUES. 3 HOURS.

Prerequisite: ART 423. Experimentation with oxidation and reduction kiln firing techniques including raku, salt, lustre, and bizen. (every semester)