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Key details

Course area
Art and Design
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Other

Course introduction

It is no longer possible to apply/enrol for this course as there are no course dates available. Please check back later as we may be offering it again in the future.

This course is aimed at advanced level learners who have attended previous courses at Nottingham College.

Working in our well-resourced ceramics department, you will be working on directed and self-directed projects with the support and guidance of our experienced tutor to help build the knowledge and skills to work independently. You may want to develop specific hand-building skills, technical knowledge and creative ideas – design-led or sculptural.

The course is designed to help equip learners with the knowledge to move towards setting up their own studios, there will be a focus on technical knowledge and safe studio practice. 

You will receive supportive tutoring, new knowledge and skills in ceramics, and opportunities to develop your creativity.

Please note: Due to the high demand of these part time courses, if you start a course but can no longer carry on, you will not be eligible for a full course refund. If you enrol on a course and the start date passes, you will not be eligible for a course material fee refund. If you get remitted fees and attend your course for free, if you do not attend the first two sessions without letting the tutor know or without valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the course. Many thanks for your understanding.

Course information

College Certificate

This  course is only available to students that have completed a previous ceramics course at Nottingham College.  

Please do not apply if you have completed a ceramics course elsewhere. This is because students need to have been inducted into the Ceramics studio at the College to ensure that they are aware of all relevant Health & Safety information. Students will be working independently on this course with specialist technical support, these are not necessarily  taught sessions and are for returning  Nottingham College ceramics learners only.  

You must be aged 19+.

There is no formal assessment.

You can reapply for this course throughout the year. 

Other progression options include courses that are part of our Advanced Art Pathway where you can complete higher level qualifications and explore a range of art techniques and processes. 

Basic materials will be provided on the course such as an allocated amount of terracotta and stoneware clay.   Some firing costs are included, and usage of glazes, stains and underglazes are subject to availability and our fair usage policy.  Students can buy additional clay,  and other materials for this course may be available to purchase. You tutors will go through these optional, additional costs in the first session. 

We politely ask that students arrive to the studio no earlier than 5 minutes before the class to give staff enough time to set up for the session - if you are early you are able to wait comfortably in our reception area at 25 Stoney Street. 

Careers related to this course

Glass and Ceramics Makers, Decorators and Finishers

Potential Earnings

£39,267.63

Average Earnings

£25,696.94

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Engineering

People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.

Production

People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Skills

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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