COURSE DESCRIPTION

3.0 Units

ART 193 is an introductory course in ceramics dealing exclusively with the raku firing process. Projects are drawn from a variety of forming methods including coil, slab, pinch, and wheel, which will be fired by the Japanese raku process. Students prepare raku clays and glazes to use in the execution of their projects. Lecture 2 hours/Studio 2 hours. Prerequisite:  ART 186 or 190 or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: ART 130. Course Typically Offered: Once every 2 years. Transfer Credit:  CSU, UC, USC