Division of Fine Arts
Department office: Metcalf bldg. Phone x6190
CREDITS COURSE NO. Fall Winter Sprg
Fall Sprg First Year
First Year Program--
see Foundation Studies 15 15
Wintersession 3
Yr. Total 15 3 15
Second Year
4121 Object as Idea in Clay 3 0
4103 Slipcast Clay Object 3 0
4108 Pottery 0 3 4127 Pottery Surface 0 3 Elective 3 3 Liberal Arts 6 6 Wintersession 3 Yr. Total 15 3 15 Third Year
4122 Clay for the Table 3 0
4125 Production Methods in Clay 3 0
4115 Topics in Ceramics History 0 3
4124 Clay in Architecture 0 3
4107 Building a Ceramic Surface 0 3
Electives 6 3
Liberal Arts 3 3
Wintersession* 3
15 3 15 Fourth Year
4116 Senior Tutorial Studio 6 0
4114 Topics in Ceramic Material Sci. 3 0
4197 Seminar: Source Presentation 0 6
4198 Senior Thesis 0 6
Liberal Arts 3 0
Wintersession 3
Yr. Total 12 3 12
NOTES
sophomores and freshmen are subject to the new requirements.
2. The Liberal Arts component of the BFA degree is 42 credits, of which only 36 (assuming 12 in the first year) are detailed above. The remaining six credits may be taken during Fall, Spring or Wintersession. For help, consult with your advisor, the Liberal Arts Office, or the Registrar.
3. Six studio electives must be in drawing. Consult with your advisor when selecting studio electives.
4. A minimum of 6 credits in ceramics studios are required every Fall and Spring Semester
CER*4103 SLIPCAST CLAY OBJECT 3 credits Instructor: F. Bosco
Introduction to the techniques of model and mold making for slipcasting, exploring the sculptural potentials of process.
Corequisite: CER*4121
Course Level: Required for Sophomore Majors Available to non-majors as elective
Lab Fee: $50.00 (FALL)
CER*4104 HANDBUILDING ELECTIVE 3 credits Instructor: Graduate Assistant
Introduction to the techniques and variety of sculptural expression in handbuilt clay.
Course Level: Non-major elective; Department Permission Required Cannot be repeated for credit
Lab Fee: $50.00 (FALL/SPRING)
CER*4105 WHEEL TECHNIQUES
3 credits Instructor: Graduate Assistant
Introduction to the techniques and potentials of wheel thrown pottery. Course Level: Non-major elective; Department Permission Required Cannot be repeated for credit
Lab Fee: $75.00 (FALL/SPRING)
CER*4107 BUILDING A CERAMIC SURFACE 3 credits Instructor: J. Rice
In this class ceramic surfaces constructed from a variety of colored clays and glazes will be researched, as well as sprigging, ceramic decals, and other low fire finishing techniques.
Course Level: Required for Junior majors; advanced non-major elective for non-majors
Department Permission Required for non-majors Lab Fee: $50.00
(SPRING)
CER*4108 POTTERY
3 credits Instructor: L. Bush
An introduction to the techniques of wheel throwing and other forming processes used to make pottery; exploring the creative and expressive potentials of utility.
Students taking this class must also register for: CER*4127 Course Level: Required for Sophomore Majors
Available to non-majors as elective Lab Fee: $75.00
(SPRING)
CER*4113 IMAGE AND IMAGINATION IN CLAY 3 credits Instructor: F. Bosco
A course involving personal interpretations of our culture, organic imagery, the figure and its individual parts, and a self portrait. Each piece is open to great latitude in interpretation (i.e. a self portrait could be a landscape or a cup). Course Level: Advanced elective for majors and non-majors
Department Permission Required for non-majors Lab Fee: $50.00
(SPRING)
CER*4114 TOPICS IN CERAMIC MATERIAL SCIENCE 3 credits Instructor: L. Bush
A seminar exploring ceramic idea, method, and expression in ceramic art from the technical perspective. Raw materials, clay bodies, glazes and glaze calculation are studied. The potential connection between technical understanding and the fulfillment of your vision and aesthetic expression is examined. Independent research is required.
Course Level: Required for Senior Majors Department Permission Required for non-majors (FALL)
CER*4115 TOPICS IN CERAMIC HISTORY 3 credits Instructor: L. Bush
A seminar exploring idea, method, and expression as found in the history of ceramic art. The focus is the potential connection between historical awareness and the development of your own work. Independent research is required.
Course Level: Required for Junior Majors Department Permission Required for non-majors (SPRING)
CER*4116 SENIOR TUTORIAL STUDIO
6 credits Instructor: Ceramic Faculty, Coordinator: J. Holcomb
In the beginning of your fourth year you work independently with a ceramic faculty tutor to begin to develop your individual degree project. Your project is expected to be a body of ceramic work that is unified in direction, significant in its degree of growth, innovative in its resolution, and personal in its
expression
Course Level: Required for Senior Majors Department Permission Required for non-majors. Lab Fee: $50.00
(FALL)
CER*4121 OBJECT AS IDEA IN CLAY 3 credits Instructor: F. Bosco
An exploration and development of personal ideas and vision with their materialization in clay. An introduction to the techniques of handbuilding focusing on clay as a sculptural medium.
Corequisite: CER*4103
Course Level: Required for Sophomore Majors Available to non-majors as elective
Lab Fee: $50.00 (FALL)
CER*4122 CLAY FOR THE TABLE 3 credits Instructor: L. Bush
In this class you develop a personal interpretation of the tradition and need of tableware. Creative and inventive individual solutions are stressed within the bounds of real use. Any ceramic techniques and processes may be used that are appropriate.
Course Level: Required for Junior Majors; advanced non-major elective Department Permission Required
Prerequisite: a RISD Ceramic Class Lab Fee: $50.00
(FALL)
CER*4124 CLAY IN ARCHITECTURE 3 credits Instructor: J. Rice
This class investigates the architectural use of ceramic ornamentation. History as well designing and making are studied. Personal statement, public art, site, and collaboration are issues that are addressed.
Course Level: Required for Junior Majors; advanced elective for non-majors Prerequisite: a RISD Ceramic Class
Department Permission Required for non-majors Lab Fee: $50.00
(SPRING)
CER*4125 PRODUCTION METHODS IN CLAY 3 credits Instructor: L. Bush
Investigation of a variety of production techniques including molding, pressing, extruding, and giggering. The focus is on repetion and variation; their use and development expressively.
Course Level: Required for Junior majors; advanced non-major elective by permission
Prerequisite: A RISD Ceramic class Lab Fee: $50.00
(FALL)
CER*4127 POTTERY SURFACE 3 credits Instructor: L. Bush
Building the ceramic surface with a variety of glazes and firing techniques from high to very low fire.
Students who register for this class must also register for: CER* 4108 Course Level: Required for Sophomore Majors
Available to non-majors as elective Lab Fee: $75.00
(SPRING)
CER*4197 SEMINAR: SOURCE PRESENTATION 6 credits Instructor: J. Rice
This class will help you to develop the vocabulary of concepts relating your work to your sources. A number of exercises are undertaken culminating in a presentation of your ideas.
Course Level: Required for Senior Majors Ceramic Department Majors Only (SPRING)
CER*4198 SENIOR THESIS
6 credits Instructors: Ceramic Faculty, Coordinator: J. Rice
The second semester will be a continuation of the senior degree project begun in the Fall. The work and ideas will be further developed and refined for final presentation at the Woods-Gerry Gallery.
Course Level: Required for Senior Majors Ceramics Department Majors Only Lab Fee: $50.00