Short Course

Glaze Theory and Practice (Level 6)

Following on from the Glaze Theory and Practice Level 5, in this year-long short course you will be taking your glazing knowledge to the next step by focusing on a main research project.

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When

17 February 25 –
14 November 25

About the course

Throughout the year, you will learn more advanced ways to understand and manipulate glazes and ceramic finishes to your needs via a combination of chemistry and online tools.

The main component of this Level 6 course is a self-determined research topic. You will be testing, tweaking, and researching a glaze or ceramic finish of your choice while learning more advanced means of testing and glaze manipulation strategies.

Course delivery

This course is delivered online, however access to kilns and firings are required to complete the material. 

Course intakes

You can start this course at the beginning of semester one, in February. 

Fee

  • Domestic: $1,026
  • International: TBC

Please note that you are not eligible for Studylink (a student loan) for this course.

Entry requirements

Open entry but you must have access to a PC, the internet and a mid-high fire ceramic kiln.

For more information

Please phone 0800 762 786 (domestic) or +64 3 477 3014 (international). 

Cancellation of a programme

Any programme of study, course or course occurrence may be cancelled or postponed where there are insufficient numbers. As far as is practically possible, we avoid cancelling or making other significant changes less than two weeks before the programme starts (or five working days for short courses). If this happens, we will do our best to suggest alternative study options for you. If you don’t want to do the alternative programme, we will give you a full refund. For international students, if a programme change affects your visa status, we will let you know and support you to find an alternative option. We also advise Immigration New Zealand of any programme change that will affect international students.