ARTZ 232y - Ceramics Studio: Tile Making

Credit(s): 3

This course is a tile making class with emphasis on the various techniques used to produce and install tile murals, as well as an exploration of a variety of historical and contemporary techniques used to create tile. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran’s benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe a wide variety of historical and contemporary techniques for creating and installing tile.
Demonstrate competency using studio equipment: slab roller, extruder, pub mill, clay mixer, etc.
Develop and design a large-scale project and generate a professional proposal for his/her ideas.
Demonstrate an awareness of creating clay bodies and glazes for a variety of tile/ceramic applications.