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Ceramics

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Through technical and theoretical lectures, workshops and studio projects, students develop an understanding of clay and its processes. Problem solving and collaboration are developed through project work, with an emphasis on building confidence through the making process. Studies are focused around studio practice in extensively equipped workshops and students develop individual work proposals in their chosen area of practice.

 

News and events

Gabriella Bisetto and Kirsten Coelho of the South Australian School of Art have been successful in Australia Council and ArtsSA grants. Coelho has been awarded the Australia Council Residency in London for 2006 and both Coelho and Bisetto were successful in receiving significant ArtSA grants for further research in their field.

artEAST (Helpmann Academy) winner 2005: The Mancorp Critics' Choice Award of $1000 was awarded to Maria Parmenter, a current honours student at the South Australian School of Art, for her beautiful ceramic installation at Jah'z Lounge.

Congratulations to Tracey Rosser who was awarded second prize in the Environment Youth Art Prize 2004, winning $2,000 for her work, a set of five finely decorated 'funeral' urns for endangered species. She also sold one of her pieces. The exhibition of the work of the 30 finalists will be on show at Carclew Youth Arts Centre until November 26.

Kirsten Coelho, Masters graduate, is a recent recipient of Australia Council funding to have a solo exhibition at Craft Victoria, Melbourne, in October 2004.

Masters students Kirsten Coelho, Lesa Farrant and Kylie Waters had their article 'Masters by Research at the University of South Australia' published in Pottery in Australia (vol 40, pp 58-59). The article was selected to highlight the annual education issue.

Ceramic student Kylie Waters, was awarded a APA (Australian Postgraduate Award) to complete her Masters in Visual Arts.


Staff in the Ceramics Studio

Studio Head: Gabriella Bisetto
Lecturers: Kirsten Coelho, Joanne Crawford
Technical Officer: David Archer


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Studio Specialisation courses

Introduction to Ceramics (VSAR 2078)

An introduction to ceramic techniques and studio procedures, materials and equipment usage. More details (timetables, unit value and learning resources)

The Ritual Object in Ceramics (VSAR 2080)

Prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Ceramics. An exploration of ritual within contemporary and historical ceramic practice, offering an opportunity to create objects and other forms of sculptural expression. More details (timetables, unit value and learning resources)

Ceramic Sculpture (VSAR 2075)

The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Ceramics. Introduces students to construction methods and associated technologies used in the fabrication of sculptural ceramic forms. More details (timetables, unit value and learning resources)

Ceramic Studio Production (VSAR 2076)

The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Ceramics. An introduction to studio-based methods of ceramic production. More details (timetables, unit value and learning resources)


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Studio facilities

The ceramic workshop hosts facilities for a range of ceramic practices, including wheel throwing, slab and hand building and production processes


Useful links

DBVS Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation) (UniSAnet)
Internet Resources for Ceramics (UniSA Library): this site contains links under headings such as databases, discussion lists, electronic journals, artists and studios, methods and materials, museums and more.
General Art Glossary (UniSA)

 

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