CER1310

Materials research and technology (clay)

2 points
* One 1-hour lecture per week
* Full-year subject
* Caulfield

Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should be able to identify ceramic materials, their properties and their applications in various ceramic processes; measure and record data using appropriate laboratory procedures and technical resources; interpret and present test data; pursue individual research into aspects related to the theoretical content of the subject.

Synopsis The subject will develop in students an understanding of materials and processes. Students will experiment with ceramic processes suitable for both commercial production techniques and individual creative work. Students will receive theoretical and practical instruction via lectures and structured laboratory research assignments. The range of student research will be extended to encompass ceramic materials and technologies appropriate for architectural applications.

Assessment Examination: 60%
* Eight laboratory research reports: 40%

Prescribed texts

Fraser H Glazes for the craft potter A and C Black, 1979
Green D A handbook of pottery glazes Faber and Faber, 1978
Rhodes D Clay and glazes for the potter 2nd edn, Pitman, 1977
Selwood C Colour and texture in ceramic bodies and slips Chisholm Institute of Technology, 1988