This course introduces students to the basic skills, tools, and vocabulary of ceramics, including familiarity with three-dimensional design principles. Students will be required to develop basic ceramic hand-building and some wheel-throwing skills while in this course. Demonstrations will be provided and individual assistance will be part of the curriculum. Individualized dialogue and critique are integral to the instruction in this class. Studio time outside of class is encouraged for students’ success in further ceramic studies.
No prerequisite

This course is a prerequisite for

• AW480 Ceramics: Introduction to Glaze Making
• CER2241 Ceramic Fundamentals II
• CER2340 Beginning Ceramics I