Overview
This exciting Intermediate Ceramics Practitioner course at Newcastle College is designed for people who are passionate about ceramics and want to grow both their technical skills and creative ideas.
Features
You’ll work in the state-of-the-art ceramics studio in the Mandela Building, one of the largest ceramics studios in the North East! With three dedicated spaces for hand building, throwing, and glazing, you’ll have access to the tools and facilities you need to create work you can be proud of.
You’ll learn and practise key techniques including throwing, hand building, glazing, and testing. You’ll follow the full creative process from developing your initial idea, researching markets and artists, experimenting with materials and refining your designs, right through to making, glazing and evaluating your final piece.
You’ll also be encouraged to enter competitions and exhibitions, helping you to share your work and strengthen your portfolio.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Ceramic making processes including throwing, hand building and glazing
- Market and product research
- Testing and refining products
- Making and evaluating a final piece
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Start Date: Various
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Ceramics and Sculpture View 18 other Short Courses in Ceramics and Sculpture in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
A Level 1 qualification or equivalent experience in Ceramics is desired but not essential
- Ideally 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths, however ESOL and mature students will be considered on the basis of prior ceramic experience.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents350 GBP / full≈ 350 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents350 GBP / full≈ 350 GBP / full
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.