Course of Studies

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SEMESTER1
Course Name Credit
CERM101 Wheel 1 On Campus 4
CERM 103 Hand Forming I On Campus 4
CERM 105 = Introduction to Glaze Technology and Surface Treatment On Campus 4
PPD 101 Drawing as a Basic Visual Communication On Campus 3
PPD 103 Design as a Basic Visual Language On Campus 3
PPD 104 Introduction to Digital Design Applications On Campus 3
Total 21
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
CERM 102 Wheel 2 On Campus 5
CERM 104 — Hand Forming and Molding On Campus 5
CERM106 Ceramic Technology 2 - Surface and Kiln On Campus 5
CERM108 = Studio Specific Design On Campus 1
PPD 111 Professional Practice and Design On Campus 3.5
Total 19.5
SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
CERM 114 Studio 2 - Glaze & Surface Development On Campus 15
CERM 112 = Studio 1 - Design for Production On Campus 15
CERM 120 Self-Directed Studio 1 On Campus 2
Total 5

Program Summary

Ceramic work exemplifies the human ability to
be both innovative and purposeful in the pursuit
of designing and making, with the most basic of
materials—clay.

With instruction in forming techniques, glaze
technology, surface treatment and kiln operation, we
combine studio and conceptual skills. The courses will
refine and strengthen your creative talents. In your
studio time, you will obtain confidence with ceramic
processes, knowledge of studio safety and achieve
individual goals. Our practicing artist instructors
demonstrate and assign exercises in contemporary
ceramic design methods as well as traditional
techniques in handbuilding, mold making, wheel
forming, glazing and firing.

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The Ceramics Studio’s instructors will place particular
emphasis on engaging students in developing a body
of work in preparation to pursue an independent
practice.

COURSES INCLUDE

— Individual Product Design and Making
— Wheel thrown forming

— Handbuilding, molding, extruding
— Slip casting

— Personalized Surface Treatment
— Textures

— Ceramic screen prints

— Slips/underglazes

— Glaze technology

— Understanding the Kiln

— Electric kiln technology
Introductory gas firing

Ceramics Studio

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LENGTH OF STUDY:
2 Years

ACCREDITATION:
Diploma

CAMPUS:
Victoria Street Campus, Nelson

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the general entrance
requirements for admission to Selkirk College, an
applicant must meet the following Kootenay Studio
Arts programming (KSA) entrance requirements

QUESTIONNAIRE

All applicants must complete and submit the
following questionnaire at least one week prior to
their scheduled interview date. The questionnaire
helps us to understand the applicant’s interest and
commitment to the studio program.

Submit the questionnaire and portfolio using the
Kootenay Studio Arts online form at selkirk.ca/
ceramics.

INTERVIEW

All applicants are required to participate in an
interview with a program instructor from the
Kootenay School of the Arts program. Telephone
interviews will be arranged for those applicants

who, because of distance, cannot attend in person.
The interview is an opportunity for applicants to
introduce themselves, present their work and discuss
their interests within the arts. The instructor will
assess the applicant’s preparedness for entry into
the program and will ask about commitment, goals
and expectations, design knowledge, experience and
communication skills. It is also an opportunity for
applicants to ask any questions they might have about
the program and for faculty to recommend upgrading
if necessary.

PORTFOLIOS

The portfolio is designed to assess your skill

level to help instructors increase your chances of
success in your studio program. KSA is looking for
a demonstration of visual awareness, creativity
and technical skill. The portfolio pieces may be of
any medium and they need not be specific to studio
preference.

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