Topics: Introduction to Glazes Online
Introduction to Glaze Formulation (Art 300) is an intensive five-week lecture-based study, focused on the science behind the ceramic materials and glazes. The course will provide information and science to help each student effectively utilize glaze materials in ways that will enhance and improve their individual practice. The next session will be offered December 19, 2016 - January 13, 2017.
Course Objectives
This course aims to develop a basic understanding of the following:
Online Education Format
Introduction to Glaze Formulation offers an ideal subject as an online course for Alfred University’s online education. Introduction to Glazes Online is primarily a lecture course; it provides information to students in an audio and visual setting. Using a video over PowerPoint lecture format (see a sample video, link), the online environment allows for flexibility of discussion topics, triggered by student generated questions and interaction over email, message board, and on demand video interface with the faculty. Recorded lectures are complimented by weekly live online meetings with the instructor and fellow classmates as well as reading and optional experiments.
An online course consolidates “classroom” time in an effective manor. Students may use the recorded video format to rewind and review material at their leisure, allowing for a more comprehensive absorption of the course materials.
Schedule of Topics
Laboratory
Traditionally, glaze formulation is taught with a practical laboratory segment. As this course is taught completely online, labs are not possible. To compensate, students will be provided a series of specially designed experiments that they can complete locally if they desire. These experiments will be complimentary to the class but will not be required.
Grading
Students will be required to complete a research assignment, with additional credit given to attentiveness and participation. Sixty-percent (60%) of the grade will be determined by two examinations conducted online during the course. Examinations will be based on problem solving and in a timed, open-book method. Thirty-percent (30%) will be attributed to the research assignment and ten-percent (10%) to participation.
Schedule
Instruction will take place over 13 voice over PowerPoint lectures, released over five weeks
Introduction to Glaze Formulation Online is offered through Alfred University and is open to anyone interested in ceramic glazes. For additional information on Allen Term, please contact our Student Service Center by Email or by phone at 607.871.2123.
Email Matt Katz for more information regarding Introduction to Glaze Formulation Online.
Reviews
"This class was so valuable to me and the experience was beyond my expectations. The opportunity to take a class like this from a respected institution with a knowledgeable and thoughtful instructor from my computer at home so beneficial...I'm going to tell all my clay friends to take this class! What a fabulous experience."
- Sarah Snavely, Bowman, North Dakota
Introduction to Glaze Formulation (Art 300) is an intensive five-week lecture-based study, focused on the science behind the ceramic materials and glazes. The course will provide information and science to help each student effectively utilize glaze materials in ways that will enhance and improve their individual practice. The next session will be offered December 19, 2016 - January 13, 2017.
Course Objectives
This course aims to develop a basic understanding of the following:
- Ceramic materials: their chemistry, origins, properties and functions
- The tenants of heat and temperature as related to ceramic performance
- Glaze formulas, analysis and performance
- Glaze flaws: identification and correction
- The function of ceramic oxides and color
Online Education Format
Introduction to Glaze Formulation offers an ideal subject as an online course for Alfred University’s online education. Introduction to Glazes Online is primarily a lecture course; it provides information to students in an audio and visual setting. Using a video over PowerPoint lecture format (see a sample video, link), the online environment allows for flexibility of discussion topics, triggered by student generated questions and interaction over email, message board, and on demand video interface with the faculty. Recorded lectures are complimented by weekly live online meetings with the instructor and fellow classmates as well as reading and optional experiments.
An online course consolidates “classroom” time in an effective manor. Students may use the recorded video format to rewind and review material at their leisure, allowing for a more comprehensive absorption of the course materials.
Schedule of Topics
- Introduction to Ceramic Science
- Geology
- Ceramic Materials
- Chemistry
- The Seger Formula
- Unity Molecular Calculations
- Processing
- Heat
- Firing Temperature
- Boron
- Glaze Flaws
- Special Effect Glazes
- Colors
- Slips and Engobes
- Surface Treatments
Laboratory
Traditionally, glaze formulation is taught with a practical laboratory segment. As this course is taught completely online, labs are not possible. To compensate, students will be provided a series of specially designed experiments that they can complete locally if they desire. These experiments will be complimentary to the class but will not be required.
Grading
Students will be required to complete a research assignment, with additional credit given to attentiveness and participation. Sixty-percent (60%) of the grade will be determined by two examinations conducted online during the course. Examinations will be based on problem solving and in a timed, open-book method. Thirty-percent (30%) will be attributed to the research assignment and ten-percent (10%) to participation.
Schedule
Instruction will take place over 13 voice over PowerPoint lectures, released over five weeks
Introduction to Glaze Formulation Online is offered through Alfred University and is open to anyone interested in ceramic glazes. For additional information on Allen Term, please contact our Student Service Center by Email or by phone at 607.871.2123.
Email Matt Katz for more information regarding Introduction to Glaze Formulation Online.
Reviews
"This class was so valuable to me and the experience was beyond my expectations. The opportunity to take a class like this from a respected institution with a knowledgeable and thoughtful instructor from my computer at home so beneficial...I'm going to tell all my clay friends to take this class! What a fabulous experience."
- Sarah Snavely, Bowman, North Dakota
Introduction to Glazes I Class Sample Video with Matt Katz
