Ceramics: throwing and decoration

Experiment with and develop your existing throwing skills and decorating techniques. You will make experimental pieces and explore your ideas. Charge for clay of £1.50 per 500g before the first firing.

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Key course information

Dates
16/04/12 - 25/06/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
9 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £330
Senior fee: £202
Concession: £153

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VR720

Availability
This date is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This ceramics course combines the techniques of throwing, turning and decorating pots. This enables you to make a broad variety of thrown forms, while applying different decorating techniques to your pots.

What topics will we cover?

You will learn to 'wedge' clay, and create a series of thrown and turned forms, including bowls, vases and plates. Spouts, lids and handles will also be taught so that you can make jars and teapots.

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

- Produce a variety of thrown forms.
- Learn to turn your thrown forms to refine their shapes.
- Use a variety of clays.
- Use a broad variety of decoration techniques.
- Understand the sequence of using various decorative techniques.
- Use surface decoration in a personal and innovative way.

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

Beginners to 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?

There will be a charge of £1.50 per 500g of clay before the first firing.

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.

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?

The programme for 2008-09 will include a range of possibilities, enabling students to progress in a range of specialisms within the subject.

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Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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