This course is geared for students with ongoing interest in continuous development in ceramic processes and participation in a community studio environment. ART 225 is a pre-requisite for the course. The emphasis is on individual student research in creative work and further development of technical skills related to that research. Students will create a brief proposal and timeline for the semester. Proposed work can be hand built or wheel thrown ceramic work. Students will receive technical instruction in basic clay and glaze calculation and mixing, kiln loading, firing and studio maintenance. They will also have responsibility for two aspects of the community studio management such as maintaining a shop glaze or slip, loading or unloading kilns and keeping the space in order. Students will meet once a week with the instructor for demonstrations on technical process and materials and group discussions of in-process and finished work. Prerequisite: ART 225.