ART 3733 - Ceramics Studio
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42833,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Amanda Spinosa
Email: alspinosa@ysu.edu
Course Description
3733. Ceramics Studio. Explore alternative ceramic processes, midrange clay, glaze and firing technology while strengthening craft, technical, and conceptual skills. A variety of techniques, applications, technology, and the use of various interdisciplinary tools and methodologies will be covered. Class projects will allow students to build skill while developing a personal aesthetic within the realm of ceramic art. May be repeated up to 12 semester hours. Prereq.: C or better in ART 2631 or by permission of instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | The Ceramics Bible (Original or Revised Edition), The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques | Louisa Taylor | |
| Optional | International Ceramic Arts Networks: ICAN Silver Membership |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Ceramic Studio Class Schedule Outline (Tentative)
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction, syllabus, gather supplies, safety orientation form, Project 1 | |
| 8/31 | Studio work time Begin Project 1 |
Project 1 Sketches/Proposal Due |
| 9/7 | Studio work time | |
| 9/14 | Introduce and Begin Project 2 Studio work time |
Project 1 In-Progress Critique |
| 9/21 | Project Demos/Kiln Firings Studio work time |
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| 9/28 | Project Demos/Kiln Firings Introduce Project 3 |
Project 2 In-Progress Check |
| 10/5 | Studio work time | Project 1 Due + Critique Project 2 In-progress check |
| 10/12 | Project Demos, Kiln Firings Studio work time |
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| 10/19 | Introduce and Begin Project 4 Studio work time |
Project 3 In-Progress check |
| 10/26 | Studio work time | Project 2 Due + Critique |
| 11/2 | Studio work time | |
| 11/9 | Studio work time |
Project 3 Due + Critique Project 4 In-Progress Check |
| 11/16 | Kiln Firings | |
| 11/23 | Kiln Firings | |
| 11/30 | Studio work time Final Clean-up |
Project 4 Due + Critique |
| 12/7 | Final Examination, Dec. 9th Wednesday 8-10am. |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.