Pottery intermediate

For those with previous experience who want to work towards personal goals. Throwing and handbuilding processes will be taught alongside glazing and surface decoration. Charge for clay of £1.50 per 500g before the first firing. Please note the term dates for this course are - Term 1: 13-Sep-11 - 06-Dec-11 (13 Weeks), Term 2: 10-Jan-12 - 27-Mar-12 (12 Weeks), Term 3: 17-Apr-12 - 26-Jun-12 (10 Weeks - No class on the Queen’s Bank Holiday - 05/06/2012).

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Key course information

Dates
13/09/11 - 26/06/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
35 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £694
Senior fee: £694

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VR708

Availability
This date is full

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

This course is full

Occasionally places may become available. You can add yourself to the waiting list.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course introduces a broad range of ceramic techniques and builds on the skills you have previously learned. There is great scope for personal development of ideas, whether working independently or on a range of set projects. These will include throwing, hand-building, decoration and glazing.

What topics will we cover?

Projects will include:
- throwing on the potters wheel
- looking at functional and sculptural work that use hand-building techniques (slab building, coiling and press moulding)
- decoration and glazing using slips, under-glazes, oxides, enamels and transfers, and earthenware and stoneware glazes.

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

1. Use throwing and hand-building skills both in functional and non-functional work
2. Make a variety of thrown forms that show the development of throwing skills
3. Understand the techniques of hand-building
4. Explore sculptural ideas in clay
5. Use a variety of decoration and glazing techniques.

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

The course is ideal for anyone who has minimal or more advanced experience of ceramic techniques.

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, group and individual tuition, slide lectures, handouts and visual information.

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

There is a charge of £1.50 per 500g for clay before firing. Tools are available within the department for use but you may want to purchase your own.

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 City Lit you could progress onto the Structured Ceramics course, the Ceramics Portfolio Course, the Foundation Course or the Diploma Course in Ceramics, all of which are structured courses that can lead you on to higher education or independent studio practice.

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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