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ARTS 320 Topics in Clay: Variable Subtitles

Topics in Clay is a course that explores the artistic possibilities of working with ceramics. Functional and sculptural approaches are addressed. These twelve-week, three credit courses are taught at Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis. Topics will change from semester to semester. If more than one topics course is taken in fulfillment of the major, they must be different course titles. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Wheel Throwing, Hand Building, Surface/Imagery Technique and Firing Methods.
3 Undergraduate credits

Effective January 10, 2016 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Utilize visual forms as a means of self-expression.
  • Explore the technical skills associated with various media.
  • Critically analyze artwork produced in the class through verbal exercises.
  • Synthesize the scope and variety of related works in the greater arts community through written exercises.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts

  • Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
  • Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
  • Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
  • Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
  • Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Topics in Clay: Wheel Throwing Shibata, Juliane Beth Books for ARTS-320-01 Fall 2024 Course details for ARTS-320-01 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Topics in Clay: Handbuilding Shibata, Juliane Beth Books for ARTS-320-01 Spring 2025 Course details for ARTS-320-01 Spring 2025