Objectives and competences

- Familiarise students with various theories and practices related to the subject of the course, - mastering the principles of and the utilization of basic and more complex ceramic techniques, - mastering the design of ceramic surfaces and their treatment with glaze.

Content (Syllabus outline)

- Acquaintance with and analysis of ceramic artworks and their authors, with emphasis on contemporary works, - acquiring the knowledge of the principles of basic and more complex ceramic techniques and developing the skills of their use, - individual creation of ceramic works, - final exhibition. The contents will be supplemented according to guest lecturers and will be adjusted to the student's intentions.

Learning and teaching methods

- lectures - analyses of theoretical and visual material - exhibition visits - class discussions - individual consultations and feedback sessions - creation, presentation, and defence of own artistic proposals and works of art.

Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding

- Knowledge and understanding of important artists and their artworks that relate to the subject of the course, - ability of critical analysis and presentation of selected theoretical treatises and works of art, - the student acquires mastery of the principles of using basic and more complex techniques in ceramics, - develops and upgrades the feeling for material, form, space and aesthetics.

Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes

Readings

Phaidon Editors, & Lilley, C. (2017). Vitamin C: Clay and Ceramic in Contemporary Art. Phaidon. Neue Keramik = New ceramics. (Berlin). Clark, K. (1995). The Potter’s Manual. Chartwell Books. Cosentino, P. (1993). Creative Pottery. Tiger Books International. Riedinger, A. (1991). Töpfern ohne Scheibe. Falken-Verlag. Internetni viri in arhivi / Online resources and archives. Dodatno literaturo bo nosilec določal sprotno v vsakoletnem učnem programu. / Additional literature will be chosen according to the requirements of each year's study programme.

Prerequisits

There are no specific prerequisites. Minimum 80% attendance at tutorials and successfully completed exercises during the study process, which are in accordance with the corrections provided by the professor, are obligatory for the accession to the exam.