This course explores the intimate character of utilitarian objects for the table and home. Students will be introduced to the process of commissioning utilitarian objects by developing skills in identifying, negotiating and delivering singular and serial objects for a client. Wheel throwing and hand building will be the principal means of producing table and home ware.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate thorough knowledge of the processes, terminology, forms and materials of ceramics practice;
- apply appropriate skills and knowledge to the making of creative works;
- develop and evaluate concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively;
- work independently and/or collaboratively in a workshop environment in response to Ceramic project demands; and
- reflect on social, ethical, cultural, technological and environmental issues of creative practice considering local and international perspectives.
Other Information
School of Art & Design studio courses have a limited enrolment capacity. Students are advised to enrol as early as possible to maximise the opportunity of securing a place.
Indicative Assessment
- Portfolio of studio work (80) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation, 1000 words (20) [LO 2,4,5]
- Assessment will be based on the Rubric for this course. Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress. (null) [LO null]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks: lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice; and
b) 82 hours of independent studio practice, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Nil
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 12
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $3600 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $4980 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4157 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |