What is the course about?
This course will cover all the basic preparation and construction processes - pinching, coiling, slab building, press-moulding, wheel throwing, surface decoration and glazing. It will teach you skills necessary to progress onto our UAL Level 2 course in ceramics.
This is a Level 1 course aimed at beginners with a keen interest in the subject.
All applicants must have:
- An interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
- English and maths at Entry 3 or equivalent. If you wish to move on to a Level 2 course, you will be advised to study Functional Skills, Level 1 English alongside this course.
- Basic IT skills
Clay preparation, pinch pots, coil pots, soft slab and hard slab-building, working with press-moulds, wheel throwing, surface decoration and glazing.
Research and recording of your work will be in both digital and non-digital formats and you be expected to record your work and progress digitally.
There will be a small charge (priced per kilo) for the clay used before the first firing, and for specialist materials that are not offered as a core part of the course e.g. porcelain. For your self-directed study, a basic art kit is required e.g. pens, pencils, brushes, paints, and scissors.
Other costs include an investment in your time to complete self-directed study outside of the tutor led activities, around 4-6 hours per week.
By the end of the Level 1 you will have gained a thorough introduction into ceramics practice and will have established systematic recording techniques, which will help with future development. You will be able to work independently with confidence.
To progress onto our Level 2 UAL Diploma in ceramics to broaden your skills (starting in September):
- Learners must be working at Level 1 English and maths.
- Have good IT skills at level 1 or above
- Have good levels of punctuality and attendance
-Have produced a portfolio of work in the subject area.
