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Ceramics

The ceramics program at CCRI provides students with the general knowledge of the processes, materials, and construction methods involved in working with clay. The courses offer methods of construction ranging from the use of hand building techniques to create sculpture oriented objects to the creation of functional vessels on the pottery wheel. With an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving, a student will learn the processes necessary to create a ceramic object from concept to the finished project.

Courses

Ceramics I ARTS 1650 

Ceramics IThis course acts as an introduction to fine art ceramics. Coil, slab, and other basic hand building methods as well as glazing and various kiln firing methods are covered.

Kiln and basic glazes are provided; clay and individual tools must be purchased.

Studio: 4 hours

Prerequisites

  • None

Works

Ceramics II ARTS 1660 

Ceramics II This course concentrates on the use of the wheel to create forms for functional pottery or sculptural investigations. Kiln and basic glazes are provided; tools must be purchased.

Studio: 4 hours

Prerequisites

  • ARTS 1650 Ceramics I or permission of instructor.

Works

Ceramics III ARTS 2660

Ceramics III ARTS 2660This course requires students to develop a written proposal for a project, or projects they will develop and create by the conclusion of the semester.

Exploration of alternate construction methods other than those covered in Ceramics I and II are encouraged as well as an investigation into a personal artistic voice in clay. Kiln and basic glazes are provided; clay and tools must be purchased.

Studio: 4 hours

Prerequisites

  • ARTS 1650 Ceramics I
  • ARTS 1660 Ceramics II

Works

Current Exhibitions

Knight: Black White Nature

  • Exhibition Dates: March 4 to 27, Reception: 4-6 pm, Thursday March 21
  • The Knight Campus Art Gallery is located at 400 East Ave. Warwick, RI 02886 Room 3500, on the third floor of the round building (Enter the library on the forth floor and go down the stairs to right.)
Knight: Black White Nature

Flanagan: Black White Nature

  • Exhibition Dates: February 5 to 23, Reception: 4-6 pm, Tuesday February 6
  • The Flanagan Campus Art Gallery is located at 1762 Louisquisset Pike Lincoln, RI 02865 Room 1527, on the first floor.
Flanagan: Black White Nature

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