MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Art & Design Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


GVA2312

Ceramics 2

O Rye

12 points + 10 studio hours per week + First/Second semester + Gippsland + Prerequisites: GVA1311

Objectives By the completion of this subject students are expected to have an understanding of firing techniques and their aesthetic consequences; a developing appreciation of the form/surface relationship; a self-critical process of evaluation; a disciplined attitude to work; established reading habits and a general knowledge of artists' work styles; and further knowledge and awareness of safety issues.

Synopsis Further development building on the major topics in GVA1311. Regular firing cycles in shared kilns are encouraged to build understanding of the whole process. Participation in half-semester group projects is the basis for learning.

Assessment Studio participation: 20% + Set projects: 20% + Final show of work: 60%

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