Ceramics: The Potter’s Wheel

Special Purpose Award

Group of Ceramics students working in a studio at MTU CCAD
Group of Ceramics students working in a studio at MTU CCAD
Type of Programme
Part-time
Duration
1 Semester
Course Code
CR_ACCXXG_7
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
Applications have now closed
Location(s)
MTU Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

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Overview

This course introduces students to the experience of throwing as a means of creating ceramic forms and as a means of expression of ideas. Using earthenware students learn how to produce ceramic forms on the wheel and explore and gain skills in the areas of clay preparation, throwing, turning and firing.

Students have an opportunity to submit their work for assessment (80% attendance is required to be eligible for assessment) should they wish to gain the MTU: Single Module Certification for this course.

Lecturer

Bernadette Tuite

Start Date

24th January 2024

 

Course Delivery

Wednesday: 6.30pm - 9.00pm (Semester 1)

 

Award

MTU: Single Module Certification, 5 ECTS credits at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

What will I study?

Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the various stages of drying clay and learn how to monitor and control the drying process. Students work with the shapes in leather hard stage, add applications where appropriate and finish shapes.

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

This is an intermediate class. Prior experience with clay is required.

 

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€300

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