Students will be introduced to the theories of both construction and firing knowledge of kilns. Practical demonstrations and student participation of various kilns focusing on firing atmospheres; including oxidisation, reduction, soda, wood, raku, gas, electric and reduced lustre. Students will undertake research into different kiln designs and construction.
This course alternates over two years (even and odd years). Even years will explore low temperature kilns & firing techniques. Odd years will explore high temperature kilns and firing techniques.
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) instruction is an integral part of this course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Competently utilise a range of skills relevant to Ceramics in response to Workshop firing projects
- Explore the potential of material/s used in Ceramic projects
- Investigate the inventive application of concepts and processes relating to firing ceramics
- Engage with historical and theoretical contexts relevant to Ceramic Workshop projects
Indicative Assessment
Portfolio of work & practical record of kiln firings (80%) [Learning Outcomes 1–4]Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation, 1000 words (20%) [Learning Outcomes 2, 4]
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.
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 52 hours of contact: lectures and tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice delivered intensively over a 2 week period; and b) 78 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.Requisite and Incompatibility
Minors
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and 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). You can find your student contribution amount for each course 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $2652 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4080 |
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