Program Overview

Introduction to Ceramics 1 Unit

The Ceramics 1 unit introduces students to ceramics practices through hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and creative projects. Students will undertake small experiments to gain and apply knowledge of ceramic techniques and explore surface possibilities through the firing process. An independent project allows students to explore techniques further, resulting in a realized creative project. The unit is an introductory level unit for students studying in the creative arts, design, and other subject areas.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Ceramics 1
• Unit code: FFC110
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Arts and Society
• Discipline: Arts
• Coordinator: Doctor Steven Carson
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

The unit is available in the following locations and study periods:

• Location: Hobart, Launceston
• Study period: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Attendance options: On-campus
• Available to: Domestic students, International students

Key Dates

The key dates for the unit are:

• Semester 2:
  • Start date: 6/7/2026
  • Census date: 28/7/2026
  • WW date: 31/8/2026
  • End date: 25/10/2026
• Semester 1:
  • Start date: 23/2/2026
  • Census date: 17/3/2026
  • WW date: 20/4/2026
  • End date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for the unit are:

• Apply ceramic practices and techniques in line with WHS practices.
• Respond creatively to a brief to produce ceramic works
• Communicate and document your working processes, concepts, and context for creative projects
• Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of historical and contemporary ceramic practice.
• Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully within group and individual learning contexts.

Fee Information

The fee information for the unit is:

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,020.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,972.00

Teaching

The teaching pattern for the unit is:

• On Campus (Hobart and Launceston): Weekly Workshops (3 Hours) plus an additional 7 hours engagement with unit content and self-directed learning per week
• Assessment:
  • WH&S Quiz
  • Presentation (10%)
  • Ceramic samples and techniques (40%)
  • Final folio (50%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable or view the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.