Pottery on Saturdays: intermediate

Broaden your existing knowledge and develop new skills in throwing, hand building, surface decoration and glazing. You will be encouraged to develop your own ideas and styles of making through structured projects. Charge for clay of £1.50 per 500g before the first firing.

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Key course information

Dates
28/04/12 - 23/06/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
9 weeks

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £377
Senior fee: £277
Concession: £211

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VR725

Availability
This date is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course is aimed at those students who have previously done a pottery course. It will give you the chance to broaden your existing knowledge and develop new skills. There will be projects to follow that will enable you to expand your skills in pottery: throwing, hand building, surface decoration and glazing. The more independent advanced students will be encouraged to further develop personal ideas and styles of making.

What topics will we cover?

We will cover various fundamental techniques for making ceramics: hand building, throwing and surface decoration at intermediate level. New skills of glazing and firing will be taught. In addition, we will cover ways of developing and expressing personal ideas throughout the classes. Develop ideas and skills through visual research translating this into making your ideas. Alongside this you with be sharing inspiration with others.

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

- Make work to an intermediate level using slab building and press moulding techniques.
- Show a refinement of your existing knowledge of glazes
- Show improvements in the methods of decorating your work.
- Give your work a more professional look and improve the quality of finish.

More advanced student will be able to:
- Set the parameters for their own project
- Work independently with the support of a professional tutor.

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

This course is for intermediate students so you should have some previous experience of ceramics and be open to learning new skills and techniques

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and best practice, and will be invited to take part in group discussion.

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?

Through practical demonstration, group and individual tuition, discussions, Powerpoint and handouts.

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

There will be a cost 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?

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 that is for 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

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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