ART 278K - Ceramic Kilns and Firing

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    Description
    (No prerequisite.) This course introduces the history, design, construction and use of ceramic kilns. Through lectures and class activities, students will learn about bisque, low-fire, mid-fire, high-fire, oxidation and reduction, and atmospheric kiln construction and firing processes. Activities include kiln building exercises as well as loading and firing wood fueled pit kilns, gas fueled kilns and electric kilns. (CSU/UC)