Curriculum Classes Spring Schedule Spring 2011

College Credit Available

(Courses may be audited by those not requiring college credit, but does not count as a prerequisite.) 

Registration for the Spring  term:  January  5, 9:00am—7:00pm Pittsboro Campus 919-542-6495

Semester begins January 10 and ends May 9 (16 Weeks Total)

Class Descriptions:

ART 281 S01 Sculpture I

This course provides an exploration of the creative and technical methods of sculpture with focus on the traditional processes.  Emphasis is placed on developing basic skills as they pertain to three-dimensional expression in various media.  Upon completion, students should be able to show competence in variety of sculptural approaches.  102 Siler City Center.

ART 283 S01 Ceramics I

This course provides an introduction to three-dimensional design principles using the medium of clay.  Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of forming, surface design, glaze application, and firing.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in slab and coil construction, simple wheel forms, glaze technique, and creative expression.  This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.   Clay Studio.

ART 284 S01 Ceramics II

This course covers advanced hand building and wheel techniques.  Emphasis is placed on creative expression, surface design, sculptural quality, and glaze effect.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a high level of technical competence in forming and glazing with a development of three-dimensional awareness.  This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement..  Clay Studio.

PCC 241 S01—Kiln Design/Construction—This course covers basic concepts of kiln design and construction.  Topics include construction materials, heat sources, kiln furniture, and site selection.  Upon completion, students should be able to design and construct a kiln prototype.  2 credit hours; meets Mon. 1:00—4:50am.  102 Siler City Center.

PCD 111-S01 Advanced Craft Design—This course explores the conceptual process of design as applied to the three-dimensional form.  Emphasis is placed on solving three-dimensional design problems which are material, function, site, or client specific.  Upon completion, students should be able to apply an enhanced understanding of the relationship between design concept, process, and product in three-dimensional form.  2 credit hours; meets Wed. 8:00—11:50am.  102 Siler City Center.

PCS 110A Q01 Metal Sculpture A

This course introduces the process and design of metal sculpture for the craftsman.  Topics include design of metal sculpture, layout, construction, and finishing.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to design and construct metal sculptures.  101 Siler City Center.

PCS 210 S01 Clay Sculpture

This course introduces the techniques of sculpture, including figures, animals, and portraitures, and the tools and equipment needed.  Topics include the artistic concepts of form, rhythm, flow, movement, color and its relation to light.  Upon completion, students should be able to form well-designed sculptures demonstrating the artistic concepts as applied to decorative ceramics.  Clay Studio.