Ceramic Forming Techniques I

At the end of the course, students should be able to 1. develop basic creative skills and forming techniques in ceramics; and 2. identify and understand the appropriate ceramic bodies suitable for various forming techniques (dry and wet processes) and the necessary tool kits and equipment to achieve the desired result.

Students are introduced to various clay-based ceramic production methods through hands-on experience. This first part will focus on traditional, soft plastic and low-volume techniques such as throwing and wheel turning. In addition to this, hand-building techniques will be explored for ceramic form modelling, where students can use clay to create unique sculptural objects that can be mass-producible. The aspect of hand-building will incorporate effective use of coils in object building, slab method in making clay models. Students are encouraged to initiate their target ideas from sketches and concept development, acquitting themselves with proper studio maintenance and safety culture.