Ceramics: surface printing on clay

Working with silkscreen, paper stencil, block and potato printing on unfired clay, biscuit and glazed surfaces, you will create pattern and narrative images with slips, oxides, glaze and on-glaze enamels on simple mould forms and tiles. Charge for clay of £1.50 per 500g before the first firing.

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Key course information

Dates
16/01/12 - 19/03/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £228
Senior fee: £228

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VR719

Availability
This date is full

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This ceramics course explores different clay surface decoration techniques through the construction of rolled slabs and tiles. Decoration will be used to enhance plates, dish forms and tiles, and you will find out how to do this using slips, under glaze colours and oxides.

What topics will we cover?

You will make clay slabs and tiles on which to lay decorative surfaces using coloured slips, oxides and glazes. You will also use simple moulds to form vessels.

You will use simple imagery and patterns with clay decorative processes: 'slip trailing', potato printing, paper stencil, screen printing, graffito, free mark making, 'sprigs' and the use of glazes. You will create a set of decorated tiles and examples of using simple moulds to create decorated plates, dish forms or plates. You will be introduced to health and safety issues and good practice within the studio.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Roll out clay for tiles or for use in shallow moulds.
- Use printing techniques shown at the different stages of making, before and after the glazing processs.
- Create a personal colour palette.
- Work with pattern and its repeat possibilities and understand the basics of designing tiles.
- Create a series of repeat imagery tiles and dishes.
- Be aware of, and work to, health and safety guidelines.

Intermediate students will be able to:
- Develop their work using personal research.
- Further develop their skills.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Beginners and intermediate.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Demonstrations, both group and individual.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No prior research is needed. Aprons will be provided. Clay will be £1.50 per 500g for any clay work to be fired.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Your tutor will be giving feedback at each stage in groups or one to one.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Within the City Lit there are a number of classes for you to progress onto. The 2010/11 programme includes a range of day and weekend pottery classes, including the City & Guilds 7822 Structured Ceramics course, which is one day a week.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

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To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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