In Ceramics 5 individual work develops over the semester in response to critical discussion with staff and peers. Studio theory fosters each student’s ability to articulate a contextual framework for their developing practice, and to become responsible for the management of their self designed projects, including making, firing and finishing within a shared studio.  in compliance with workshop occupational health & safety requirements. Occupational health and safety instruction is an integral part of this course.

By the end of this course you should be able to

1. demonstrate thorough knowledge of the processes, terminology, forms and materials of ceramics practice.
2. apply appropriate skills and knowledge to the making of creative works.
3. develop and evaluate concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively.
4. work independently and/or collaboratively in a workshop environment in response to project demands.
5. reflect on social, ethical, cultural, technological and environmental issues of creative practice considering local and international perspectives.

Portfolio of studio work and visual journal (80%) [LOs 1, 2, 4]

and Documentation (20%). [LOs 1 and 3, 5]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

12 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice

ARTV2104 Ceramics 4 or ARTV2004 Major 4

Incompatible with ARTV3026 Major 5

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