Ceramic Production Techniques

Course aim

To extend skills and techniques utilised in contemporary ceramic practice to produce multiple clay objects or editions through the process of slip casting and wheel throwing.

Course content

Students will develop knowledge in historical development and contemporary design of the functional / utilitarian based objects, surface treatments, studio and materials management, kiln procedures, and occupational health and safety issues. Students will gain advanced skills in wheel throwing, slip casting and majolica glazing as methods and finishes to produce multiple clay objects or editions.

Textbook(s)

This course requires additional materials to be purchased by students at their own cost, information regarding the required materials can be found in your course outline

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
VSAR 2078	Ceramic Vessels

Students must complete the nominated online WHS module prior to commencing the course.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Studio	4 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Studio	5 hours x 10 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Creative work, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.