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College Catalog 2009-2011 
    
College Catalog 2009-2011 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ART 132 - Introduction to Ceramics: The Human Figure


An introduction to contemporary ceramic practices. The class explores techniques and applications for both hand and wheel methods of construction with focus on articulation of the human figure. Lectures, demonstrations, readings, field trips to local exhibitions and museums introduce the basic concepts of design, aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining cultural, historical and personal modes of expression. Emphasis is on individual expression through creative problem solving. Not available to students who have previously taken ART 237  and/or ART 238 . Offered fall semester. (4 Credits)