Ceramics C
MSTD2511
This unit is an introduction to ceramics that may be combined with other approved units of study. The unit introduces students to the concepts and practices, skills and basic technology that comprise contemporary ceramics. Students learn and develop various hand-building skills, identify areas of interest, and develop a basic understanding of ceramic technology. Through a series of open-ended studio projects, students engage with and explore personal concepts and interests. Individual and group sessions help them identify and develop conceptual and critical skills. Through a series of regular classes, students become familiar with various properties of clays, learn to set and fire electric kilns, and become familiar with the structure of glazes and glaze testing procedures.Students maintain a drawing/ studio journal, that documents the development of concepts and ideas, as well as a ceramic technology journal.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Intermediate
Credit points: 12
Commencing semesters: 1
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: MSTD2511
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes