Ceramic Art and Design
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The official GTU curriculum for Ceramic Art and Design (subject code DI04052021) as prescribed for CT · Semester 4 divides the course into 4 units, covering 14 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI04052021)Unit 1 Clay Modelling & Hand building Techniques
- 1. Clay Preparation & Modelling Methods Types of clay for modelling Wedging and kneading Moisture control and workability
- 1.2. Hand building Techniques Pinching method Coil building Slab building
- 1.3. Creating Basic Clay Models Making simple geometric forms Joining techniques & slip preparation Finishing and smoothing of models
Unit 2 Decorative Arts & Surface Enhancements
- 2.1. Decorative Techniques Engobes and slips Incising, carving, stamping Sgraffito technique
- 2.2. Surface Texturing & Pattern Making Natural texture impressions Fabric, tool, and object-based textures Repeating pattern creation
- 2.3. Coloring & Glaze Decoration Underglaze decoration methods Brush, sponge, spray techniques Basic glaze application & firing behaviour
Unit 3 Digital Designing for Ceramics
- 3.1. Introduction to Ceramic Design Software Basics of 2D design tools (AutoCAD, photoshop or any other relevant free software available) File formats & resolution Layers, shapes, and tool functions
- 3.2. Digital Pattern Development Creating motifs for ceramic wares Color palette selection Repeat pattern generation
- 3.3. 3D Visualisation in Ceramics Introduction to simple 3D tools (SketchUp/Blender basics) Creating basic 3D ceramic forms Rendering textures & colours
- 7. 20% GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Ceramic Technology Subject Code: DI04052021 Subject Name: Ceramic Art and Design w.e.f.2025-26 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 3 of 5
Unit 4 Product Design – Crockery, Sanitary Ware & Tiles
- 4.1. Crockery Design (Cup, Saucer, Plates) Shape development & ergonomics Model and mould considerations Aesthetic & functional design
- 4.2. Sanitary Ware Forms Design principles of washbasins & toilet ware Curves, contours & volume Strength and glaze considerations
- 4.3. Ceramic Tile Design Tile sizes, layout & proportions Surface patterns, textures & themes Digital tile mock-ups for wall & floor
- 7. 20% Total 30 100 Distribution of Theory Marks (in%) R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level 20% 30% 50% - - - Where R: Remember; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C: Create (as per Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)
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