Course Overview

Kota Pottery is a traditional ceramic craft involving shaping clay using a potter’s wheel followed by firing. The process includes clay preparation, centering, shaping, drying, and kiln firing. The pottery is known for its functional forms and durability. Surface finishing may include smoothing and basic decoration. The craft reflects precision in rotational forming and thermal processing.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze clay properties affecting plasticity and shaping behavior
  • Apply wheel-throwing techniques for symmetrical forms
  • Evaluate drying and firing conditions for defect prevention
  • Assess mechanical strength of fired ceramics
  • Produce functional pottery with dimensional accuracy

Curriculum

39 Lectures

Key Highlights

  • Clay preparation ensuring uniform plasticity for wheel throwing
  • Rotational shaping enabling symmetrical and consistent forms
  • Controlled drying preventing cracking and deformation
  • Kiln firing strengthening ceramic structure through sintering
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