Ceramics - The Potter's Wheel - Crawford College of Art & Design
This course introduces students to the experience of throwing as a means of creating ceramic forms and as a means of expression of ideas. Using earthenware students learn how to produce ceramic forms on the wheel and explore and gain skills in the areas of clay preparation, throwing, turning and firing.
| Award Name | Single Module Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Module Certificate | Munster Technological University |
Duration
1 Semester - Wednesday: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Students are not required to have any previous experience.
Further information
Semester Two: Course commences January 2024 (date tbc)
€300.
Course Application Open Date: December 2023 (date tbc)
Course Application Deadline: January 2024 (date tbc)
Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the various stages of drying clay and learn how to monitor and control the drying process. Students work with the shapes in leather hard stage, add applications where appropriate and finish shapes.
Award
MTU: Single Module Certification, 5 ECTS credits at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
T: 021 433 5220
E: crawford.enquiries@mtu.ie