Ceramics and Pottery
This course is designed to expose Students and Researchers to clay processing and production, showcasing its applications in industry and the research space. It plans to deliver these through series of in-person practical and theoretical workshops at Innov8’s ultramodern studio. This is a practical training on Ceramics and Pottery production techniques. Students and Researchers will be trained on how to solve problems by developing prototypes and commercializing their innovative ideas.
Cohort 1 starts April ’22
What you will learn
- How to identify clay
- Basic methods of Moulding clay
- Wheelwork Production
- Casting
- Decoration techniques
- Glazing techniques amongst others
Participants
- Students
- Ceramics enthusiasts
- Practicing Potters
Enrollment Process
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STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Blended Learning
A combination of both physical and online
100% Practical
The course offers a practical and hands-on approach to learning
Beginner Level
No prior experience is required
English
Subtitle is available in different languages on our Learning Management System,
Certificate
A Certificate is awarded after completion of training
Capstone Project
A capstone project is required from the participant at the completion of training
There are 11 Modules and 31 Lessons in this Specialization
MODULE
1
Basic Ceramic and Pottery Materials (3 hours)
Lesson 1: What is Clay?
Lesson 2: How Clay is formed
MODULE
2
Elementary Clay Moulding Techniques (4 hours)
Lesson 3: Clay wedging technique
Lesson 4: Production of forms using the coil, slab and pinch method
MODULE
3
Hand Building(4 hours)
Lesson 5: Idea generation and brainstorming for intended project
Lesson 6: Production of sketches for a Clay fountain
Lesson 7: Building of forms in 3 Dimension
MODULE
4
Introduction to Ceramics (3 hours)
Lesson 8: Types of Ceramics
Lesson 9: Insulated and Refractory Bricks
Lesson 10: Primary and Secondary Clays
MODULE
5
Wheelwork Production Processes (4 hours)
Lesson 11: Clay centering on the wheel
Lesson 12: Opening the Clay
Lesson 13: Cylinder Production
Lesson 14: Making of Cups and handles
MODULE
6
Decoration Techniques (4 hours)
Lesson 15: Leather hard clay
Lesson 16: Trimming and smoothening
Lesson 17: Slip trailing
MODULE
7
Estimation in Ceramics and Pottery Production (3 hours)
Lesson 18: How to calculate material quantities and cost for a job
Lesson 19: Sample stock control
MODULE
8
Module 8: Introduction to Glaze and Casting Materials (3 hours)
Lesson 20: Nature materials
Lesson 21: Glaze and Casting materials
MODULE
9
Module 8: Introduction to Glaze and Casting Materials (3 hours)
Lesson 22: Making a Model
Lesson 23: Mould making using Plaster of Paris
Lesson 24: Slip casting
MODULE
10
Glazing Technique (4 hours)
Lesson 25: Glaze materials processing
Lesson 26: Glaze mixing
Lesson 27: Glaze application methods
Lesson 28: Pyrometer and Pyrometric cone
MODULE
11
Kiln Building and Firing (4 hours)
Lesson 29: Kiln Types
Lesson 30: Kiln Design
Lesson 31: Firing Techniques
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