Art 280 - 3-D Stu:Handbuilding

Spring
2014
01
3.00
Nancy Lapointe
TU TH 4:00PM 6:45PM
UMass Amherst
51401
51503
Studio, demonstration. Introduction to all basic methods of handbuilding and decorating techniques. Focus both on vessel tradition and ceramic sculpture. Introduction to glazes, slips, and firing in the stoneware tradition. Hands-on, active participation, attendance required. Overview of ceramic historical, cultural tradition. Prerequisite: for majors, ART 131 or 132; for non-majors, ART 110 or 131 or consent of instructor.
This class is open to Undergraduate ART, BFA-ART, BFA-ART ED, and Art History majors Meets with ART 580.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.