APA1202

Ceramic materials and technology 2

(A&D)

3 points + One 1-hour lecture and 1 laboratory hour and 4 independent study hours per week + First or Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: APA1201 + Corequisites: APA1102

Synopsis: Ceramic glaze formulations and calculations. Commercial standards and testing of ceramic products. Conditions for the development of specialised ceramic bodies, glazes and slip coatings. Glaze classification. Colour development in ceramic bodies, glaze and slip coatings. Glass and concrete in the studio ceramics context.

Assessment: Examination: 50% + Assigned research projects: 50%