Ceramics: Intermediate Wheelwork & Raku Skill Set
Build on your existing experience to develop greater confidence, consistency and control on the potter's wheel while exploring more complex forms and designs. Completion of the Ceramics: Wheel Work (Introduction) Skill Set is recommended to help you get the most out of this course.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2027
How On campus
Refine Your Skills and Explore the Art of Raku
Build on your existing experience to develop greater confidence, consistency and control on the potter's wheel while exploring more complex forms and designs.
In this hands-on course, you will refine your wheel-throwing techniques, create functional ceramic pieces and develop skills in constructing lidded vessels. You will also explore the traditional Japanese art of Raku firing, learning to prepare clay bodies, apply specialist glazes, operate a Raku kiln and create distinctive surface effects such as metallic finishes, crackle patterns and smoky textures.
Through practical studio activities and creative experimentation, you will expand your technical abilities, explore new approaches to ceramic design and develop a collection of wheel-thrown and Raku-fired works that reflect your growing skills and creativity.
- Apply intermediate wheel-throwing techniques with greater confidence, consistency and control
- Create functional ceramic forms, including cylinders, bowls, plates and lidded vessels
- Develop more complex forms using shaping, trimming and finishing techniques
- Apply design principles such as form, proportion and function to your ceramic work
- Select and prepare clay bodies suitable for Raku firing
- Apply specialist Raku glazes to achieve distinctive surface finishes
- Prepare, load and safely operate a Raku kiln
- Use firing and post-firing reduction techniques to create crackle, metallic and smoky effects
- Identify and resolve common challenges associated with forming, glazing and firing
- Experiment with ceramic materials and surface treatments to develop your creative style
- Produce a collection of finished wheel-thrown and Raku-fired ceramic works
I have the following attributes:
- Creative and enthusiastic about exploring new techniques
- Interested in ceramics and developing your artistic skills
- Patient and detail-oriented
- Willing to experiment and learn through trial and error
- Comfortable with practical, hands-on studio work
- Able to work independently and follow safety procedures
- Interested in developing your own creative style
Completion of the Ceramics: Wheel Work (Introduction) Skill Set is recommended to help you get the most out of this course. Previous wheel-throwing experience is encouraged.
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Semester 1, 2027
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Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $585.60 | $230.00 | $815.60 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| CUAACD537 Refine 3-D design ideas and processes | $292.80 | $110.00 |
| CUACER412 Experiment with throwing techniques | $292.80 | $120.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Short courses are non-accredited and differ from the information above regarding accredited qualifications. Full payment is required at the time of booking. Please review the applicable fees, terms and conditions before enrolling.
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