Ceramics Application Studio - I

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Demonstration of ceramic forming techniques by free or by hand.

Weekly Schedule

1) General information about ceramic art, ceramic slurry, ceramic shaping tools and shaping methods are given.
2) Practical expression of sausage (wick) and plate method of ceramic shaping techniques and designing of 2 pieces, at least 30 cm vase with these methods.
3) The vase is shaped by sausage and plate method.
4) the vase is shaped by sausage and plate method.
5) the vase is shaped by sausage and plate method.
6) The vase is shaped by sausage and plate method. Drying of the shaped vases begins. In order to apply simple decor techniques such as lining, lacquer, scraping on the vase, students are asked to sketch the pattern.
7) According to the decorative technique of dried vases, biscuit firing or firing is done after decoration.
8) Mid term exam
9) According to the decorative technique of dried vases, biscuit firing or firing is done after decoration. Vasolas to be glazed are prepared. In addition, until the final exam, students are requested to have 2 glazed and / or decorated ceramic forms at least 30 cm high or wide.
10) According to the decorative technique of dried vases, biscuit firing or firing is done after decoration. Vasolas to be glazed are prepared. In addition, until the final exam, students are requested to have 2 glazed and / or decorated ceramic forms at least 30 cm high or wide.
11) Student work continues.
12) Student work continues.
13) Design and technical research is done for the décor, décor techniques applied on wet or dry clay. Students are expected to decorate their works.
14) Design and technical research is done for the décor, décor techniques applied on wet or dry clay. Students are expected to decorate their works. The work is prepared for biscuit and / or glaze firing.
15) The work is prepared for biscuit and / or glaze firing.
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Susan Peterson, Jan Peterson, Seramik Yapıyoruz, 2009, Karakalem Kitapevi Yayınları, Seramik Prof. S.Sibel Sevim, Dekorlar ve Uygulama Teknikleri,2015,Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Harry Fraser, Seramik Hataları ve Çözüm Yolları,2010, Karakalem Kitapevi Yayınları.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	40%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 70% Quiz 1 30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required