The lecture today featured faculty from Ceramics and Metals/Jewelry/Cad-Cam. The woman talking about Tyler's Ceramics major discussed the various ways ceramics are used today, from ceramic tiles used in space shuttles to knives and contemporary looking Japanese pots dating back to 10,000 BC. She also explained the different processes on how to create ceramics, such as mold making, salt kiln firing, potter's wheel, and hand building. Last semester in my 3D class I was able to experience mold making which was a quite interesting and laborious art form (see picture). Lastly, she briefly discussed some ceramic artists, including Allegheny Meadows, Sanam Enmani, and Kristin Keifer. At this time Gerard began pelting the audience with Ring Pops and stressed that Tyler is not reliable for any injuries as a result of his bad aim. The next lady represented Tyler's Metals Department. She showed us a variety of works students have done as part of this major, like body adornment jewelry and home and table objects. My favorite piece was the necklaces made out of balloons because I feel these pieces captured a unique quality that they could not have reached with a different material. She stressed the idea of function which is the basis for all the projects Tyler students create. She finished the lecture by talking about Business Practices - a course designed for the artist's life after Tyler which includes making business cards, artist statements, and photos of the artists' work.
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