VPAS 512 3-D Projects for the Classroom: Ceramics –Raku, Introductory

Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

3 credits 42.0 hours
500 level graduate course

Raku is a form of Japanese pottery that uses low firing temperatures and removal from the kiln while still hot, creating a unique surface finish often with crackled textures. Raku techniques have been adopted and modified by contemporary potters worldwide. In this course, explore the techniques of Raku firing and the qualities of this approach.

Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.