Description
In this course, students will learn a hands-on approach to making plaster molds from originals of found objects and from prototypes sculpted of clay. Pressing, slip-casting, and altering the forms created from molds will be explored along with glazing, finishing, and firing techniques for ceramics. Repetition, cloning, the multiple, mass production and other themes related to replication will be investigated. An experimental approach to creating sculpture via molds will be embraced, with students encouraged to incorporate materials and ideas from their major studio practice into projects offered by the instructor. Prior experience with ceramic materials is not required to enroll in the course.