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www.cecilcc.edu 120 ART152 Sculpture (H) is a studio course which introduces students to the basic materials and techniques used in creating sculptural forms. Particular attention is paid to the development of form recognition and comprehension in the third dimension. Basic shapes encountered in daily activities are used as the basic building blocks in the development and construction of more complex sculptural forms. Starting with projects using both additive and subtractive methods the basic human structure will be explored. Projects using both realistic and freeform concepts will be considered. 3 credits ART160 Beginning Ceramics (H) introduces the student to processes, tools, and aesthetics of ceramic forms, both functional and sculptural. Students explore various hand-building, wheel-throwing, decorating, glazing, and firing techniques. Studio performance concerning technical, aesthetic and skill development is stressed. 3 credits ART161 Ceramics/Raku is a studio course dealing with the technique of Raku. It will explore contemporary approaches to the art of Raku as well as the historical relationship to the Japanese ritual tea ceremony and the philosophy of Zen. Technical aspects of the class deal with clay and glaze formulation, construction techniques, kiln building, glazing, and the use of oxidation and reduction firing. 1 credit ART162 Ceramic/Color Clay is a studio course which introduces the student to a wide potential for the use of color clay bodies. The course will cover the creation of various color clay bodies, forming techniques, and its use in jewelry, sculpture, and functional ware. 1 credit ART163 Ceramics/Masks and Self Portraits is a studio course on the design and creation of clay masks and self portraits. The first part of the course is concerned with the development of the mask in relationship to its historical use in rituals and ceremonies of various cultures. The second part of the course deals with the creation of the self portrait as a symbolic, psychological statement which transcends mere physical description. 1 credit ART164 Ceramics/Small Sculpture is a studio course designed to expose students to a variety of techniques for creating small sculpture from clay. Along with the technical aspects of working with clay, students will learn various firing and non-firing methods of completing the sculptures. 1 credit ART165 Ceramics/Polmer Clay Jewelry is a studio course dealing with the newest form of clay. Polymer clay, which is hardened in a simple toaster oven, is best known under the trademark names of Sculpty and Fimo. Emphasis is on learning basic jewelry-making techniques such as caning, marbleizing, millefiori, and surface design texturing and bead formation. Sculpture applications will also be discussed. 1 credit ART166 Ceramics/Egyptian Paste is a studio course dealing with the self-glazing Egyptian paste clay body, best known by the scarabs and small turquoise sculpture of Ancient Egypt. The course covers the preparation of clay bodies and various forming techniques, such as press molding and hand building, which are most appropriate to the material. The course also covers the development of personal symbols and images to be used in designs. 1 credit ART167 Ceramics/Japanese Raku is a studio course dealing with the technique of Raku. It will explore contemporary approaches to the art of Raku as well as the historical relationship to the Japanese ritual tea ceremony and the philosophy of Zen. Technical aspects of the class deal with clay and glaze formulation, construction techniques, kiln building, glazing, and use of oxidation and reduction firing. 3 credits ART168 Art Glass: Stained and Fused introduces students to the techniques of stained and kiln-fired glass in fine art forms. Emphasis is on design and craftsmanship. 3 credits ART169 Pottery/Majolica Glaze Painting examines personal approaches to clay building and decorating. Major emphasis is on development of personal style, areas of special interest, perfection of forms and craftsmanship. The student is expected to become aware of the creative potential of the medium in relationship to function and aesthetics. 3 credits ART171 Digital Photography introduces basic digital photography for artistic expression and visual communications. Student in-class activities include photographing people and action and outputting to print and the web. Student homework assignments may be done at home or students may choose to use the Visual Communications labs outside of class by enrolling in VCP114 ( 1 /2 credit) concurrently. 1 /2 credit

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