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Pottery and Functional Forms

This course is an investigation of clay forming processes and is focused on wheel formed functional pottery. Students will work in series to build skill and become competent in wheel forming techniques including throwing, trimming, handle forming and introducing measuring and fitting forms. Students will finish, glaze and decorate their work. In addition they will explore concepts of function and design as well as create their own final statement in functional forms.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade

Credits: 4.0