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.
Courses
Fall 2023 Courses
CER 4114-01 - TOPICS IN CERAMIC MATERIAL SCIENCE
LevelUndergraduate
UnitCeramics
Subject Ceramics
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
FormatLecture
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date
CER 4114-01
TOPICS IN CERAMIC MATERIAL SCIENCE
LevelUndergraduate
UnitCeramics
Subject Ceramics
PeriodFall 2023
Credits3
FormatLecture
ModeIn-Person
Start and End2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: F | 1:10 PM - 4:10 PMInstructor(s): Matthew KatzLocation(s): Metcalf Building, Room 314Enrolled / Capacity: 10Status: Open
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; registration is not available in Workday. Enrollment is limited to Junior Ceramics Students.
Major Requirement | BFA Ceramics
CER 416G-01 - TOPICS IN CERAMIC MATERIAL SCIENCE: GRADUATE
LevelGraduate
UnitCeramics
Subject Ceramics
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
FormatLecture
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date
CER 416G-01
TOPICS IN CERAMIC MATERIAL SCIENCE: GRADUATE
LevelGraduate
UnitCeramics
Subject Ceramics
PeriodFall 2023
Credits3
FormatLecture
ModeIn-Person
Start and End2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: F | 1:10 PM - 4:10 PMInstructor(s): Matthew KatzLocation(s): Metcalf Building, Room 314Enrolled / Capacity: 10Status: 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; registration is not available in Workday. Enrollment is limited to Graduate Ceramics Students.
