CID400 : Industrial ceramic forming / College of Creative Arts

This course concentrates on basic skills in ceramic modeling and mould making. It explores the various methods of shaping models and mould making by human labor. Students will be guided through various modeling projects with supporting series of lectures and demonstrations to acquire the knowledge and skills in industrial ceramics model and mould making. It will include preparation of raw material use for plaster of paris and mixing procedure. The project will expose student the proper technique to forming ceramic models, the simple implements of mould division that will be produced by single drop and two pieces moulds, the function of spare for mould and finishing. Through this experience, it will guide student to decide the best design form of models and at the same time can decide for the proper division of mould.