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RISD Graduate Courses in Ceramics
| CER 410G |
Lawrence A. Bush |
FIRST YEAR GRADUATE STUDIO CERAMICS |
| In the first semester, graduate students begin their investigation and produce clay works that allow the faculty to assess their approach and capabilities. Students are available and pursue active contact with the faculty. Students also attend supplemental department presentations. All faculty in Ceramics are available to you. This course is reserved for and required of First year MFA Ceramic majors. |
| Semester: Spring |
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| CER 411G |
Jan C. Holcomb |
FIRST YEAR GRADUATE STUDIO CERAMICS |
| The second semester is a development of the ideas and work begun in the first. Students are available and pursue active contact with the faculty. Students also attend supplemental department presentations. All faculty in Ceramics are available to you. This course is reserved for and required of First-year MFA Ceramic majors. |
| Semester: Spring |
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| CER 412G |
Lawrence A. Bush |
SECOND YR.GRAD STUDIO CERAMICS |
| Continued exploration begun during the first year leads to the presentation of a thesis project. Students work during class hours to ensure daily contact with faculty. All faculty in Ceramics are available to you. Requirement for Second-year MFA Ceramics majors. |
| Semester: Fall |
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| CER 413G |
Jan C. Holcomb |
SEMINAR: SOURCE PRESENTATION |
| This course helps the Ceramics graduate student develop a vocabulary of concepts concerning their works in clay. A slide presentation is made by each student concerning the relationship between an artist's resources, historical precedent and works in clay for class discussion. Requirement for second-year MFA Ceramic majors |
| Semester: Fall |
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| CER 415G |
Jan C. Holcomb |
GRADUATE THESIS, CERAMICS |
| Continued exploration begun during the first year leads to the presentation of a thesis project. Students work during class hours to ensure daily contact with faculty. All faculty in Ceramics are available to you. This course is reserved for and required of Second-year MFA Ceramic majors. |
| Semester: Spring |
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| CER 416G |
Frank C. Bosco |
TOPIC IN CERAMIC MATERIAL SCIENCE:GRAD |
| A seminar exploring ceramic method and expression from technical perspectives. A study of raw materials including clay, clay bodies, and glaze calculation. The focus is the connection between technical development, and aesthetic expression. In-depth independent research required. A materials diary kept. First year MFA Ceramic majors only |
| Semester: Spring |
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| CER 417G |
Lawrence A. Bush |
TOPICS IN CERAMIC HIS./GRAD |
| A seminar exploring ceramic method and expression from historical and contemporary perspectives. The focus is the connection between historical awareness, and aesthetic expression in the student's work. In-depth independent research required. Graduate Level |
| Semester: Fall |
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| CER W40G |
Lawrence A. Bush |
WRITTEN THESIS 2ND YR. GRADS |
| The purpose of this course is to prepare a written thesis. You will be required to develop an outline, bibliography, and first and second drafts. Completion and presentation will be during the following spring semester.<BR> This course is reserved for and required of Second-year MFA Ceramics majors.<BR> Schedule individually arranged with instructor. |
| Semester: Winter |
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