Matthew Katz

Critic - Ceramics
MFA, Univeristy of Colorado Boulder

Matthew Katz is a working ceramic artist with a BFA from Alfred University and an MFA from the University of Colorado-Boulder. He has worked as a ceramic engineer and researcher for more than 20 years and uses his knowledge of art and engineering to make ceramic science understandable for people of all experience levels. Before joining the faculty at RISD, Katz taught at Alfred University for more than 15 years. He is also an experienced online educator who makes material studies accessible to everyone.

Fall 2024 Courses

CER 4114-01 - TOPICS IN CERAMIC MATERIAL SCIENCE
Level Undergraduate
Unit Ceramics
Subject Ceramics
Period Fall 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

CER 4114-01

TOPICS IN CERAMIC MATERIAL SCIENCE

Level Undergraduate
Unit Ceramics
Subject Ceramics
Period Fall 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-09-04 to 2024-12-11
Times: F | 1:10 PM - 4:10 PM Instructor(s): Matthew Katz Location(s): Metcalf Building, Room 314 Enrolled / Capacity: 10 Status: Closed

SECTION DESCRIPTION

A seminar exploring ceramic idea, method, and expression in ceramic art from the technical perspective. Raw materials, clay bodies, glazes and glaze calculation are studied. The potential connection between technical understanding and the fulfillment of your vision and aesthetic expression is examined. Independent research is required.

Students are pre-registered for this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to Junior Ceramics Students.

Major Requirement | BFA Ceramics

CER 416G-01 - TOPICS IN CERAMIC MATERIAL SCIENCE: GRADUATE
Level Graduate
Unit Ceramics
Subject Ceramics
Period Fall 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

CER 416G-01

TOPICS IN CERAMIC MATERIAL SCIENCE: GRADUATE

Level Graduate
Unit Ceramics
Subject Ceramics
Period Fall 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-09-04 to 2024-12-11
Times: F | 1:10 PM - 4:10 PM Instructor(s): Matthew Katz Location(s): Metcalf Building, Room 314 Enrolled / Capacity: 10 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

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.

Students are pre-registered for this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to Graduate Ceramics Students.

Major Requirement | MFA Ceramics

MFA, Univeristy of Colorado Boulder