Fall 2009 pottery and sculpture degree classes

Fall 2009

Degree Classes

Open Registration: August 19, 9am—7pm all campuses

August 2l, 9am—noon

This program is the only one of its kind in the community college system.We offer hands-on coursework providing development of skills in clay and metal where students gain needed fundamentals in these creative art forms. Some classes provide students with advanced training in glaze formulation, kiln design and construction, artistic design, entrepreneurial fundamentals, PC literacy, business planning, and marketing strategies.

PCC110-S01 Intro to Pottery—this course introduces pottery making for potters including clay preparation, wheel throwing and trimming, surface decoration, and glazing and firing techniques. Daytime, 8 credit hours; meets Mon. & Fri. 8:00am—2:50pm., Wed. 12:30—4:20pm.

PCC110A-S0A Functional Pottery—This course covers the important elements of designing and producing utilitarian pottery, including wall thickness, balance and proportion, surface decoration, and glazing and firing techniques. Two-semester class. Evening, 4 credit hours; meets Tues. & Thurs. 5:00—9:20pm.

PCC125-S01 Clay Casting—Prerequisite: PCC 110—This course introduces the different ways of shaping ceramic items, leading to the use of plaster molds and process of “slip- casting”. Daytime, 2 credit hours; meets Mon. 1:00—4:50pm.

PCS210-S01 Intro to Clay Sculpture—Prerequisite: PCC110—This course introduces the techniques of sculpture, including figures, animals, and portraitures, and the tools and equipment needed. Daytime, 4 credit hours; meets Tues., Thurs. 9:00—12:00pm. Wed., 9:00—11:50.

PCS112-Q01 Welding for Artists—this course is an introduction to the proper equipment and tools of the metal shop and welding methods for the artist. Daytime, 3 credit hours; meets Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am—12:20pm.

PCS110-Q01 Metal Sculpture—Prerequisite: PCS 112—This course introduces the process and design of metal sculpture for the craftsman including design of metal sculpture, layout, construction, and finishing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to design and construct metal sculptures. Daytime, 5 credit hours; meets Tues. & Thurs. 1:00—6:20pm.

PCD110-S01 Intro to Craft Design—this course introduces the principles, elements, vocabulary, and process of two-dimensional design within the context of professionally produced crafts. Daytime, 2 credit hours; meets Wed. 8:00—11:50am.

PCD211-S01 Product Craft Design (Marketing)—Prerequisite: PCD 110—this course covers the development of customer– or site-influenced design and the development and design of craft marketing promotional materials. Daytime, 2 credit hours; meets Wed. 1:00—4:50pm.