Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21

ART 2220 - Ceramics Wheel Throwing


Explores the creative possibilities of the potter’s wheel. Emphasis will initially be placed on functional objects, building a variety of skills that can lead to individual interpretations, both functional and sculptural. Students will become familiar with clay and glaze materials, surface application with slips and glazes, kiln design, and firing processes.

Requisites: ART 1200 and 1210 and 1220 and 1230 and 1240
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Acquire a variety of skills in using the potter’s wheel.
  • Build knowledge in the use of slips and glazes, kiln design, and firing processes.
  • Synthesize, analyze, and evaluate skills developed in class.


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