Ceramics - Process & Techniques - Crawford College of Art & Design
This course offers an introduction to ceramics and the ceramic facilities at the College. Students are introduced to different types of clay, their properties and uses, relevant terminology and functions. Students learn the techniques involved in the preparation of clay such as wedging and kneading along with procedures for forming, building and firing clay.
| 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 - Tuesday: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Students are not required to have any previous experience.
Further information
Semester One. Starts Tuesday 19th September 2023, 6.30pm - 9.00pm
€300.
Course Registration Opens: 1st August 2023
Module Title: Ceramics (Introduction)
Lecturer: Luke Sisk
Employing a range of processes, students use clay as a material for creative exploration and development of ideas. Students have an opportunity to submit their work for assessment (80% attendance is required to be eligible for assessment) should they wish to gain the MTU: Single Module Certification for this course.
Lecturer
Luke Sisk
Students learn how to build pots and sculptural work using pinching, coiling, slab building, mold work and extrusion. They also explore various decoration and glazing techniques to produce a series of finished pieces. Health and safety and environmental considerations as they apply to ceramics are also explored in detail i.e. use of appropriate equipment and tools, storage and disposal of materials.
Award
MTU: Single Module Certification, 5 ECTS credits at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
T: 021 433 5220
E: crawford.enquiries@mtu.ie