Future Questions in Ceramics

At the University of Ulster, Belfast, the area of Ceramics has an increased focus of study. This area of investigation through both studio and research based study is a growing area of focus in Ceramics at UU. This prompts an investigation into why these questions, as original contributions to knowledge are being asked today. Topics of research have and are including kitch in ceramics (theory) terra sigilata (practice) paper clay (practice), the ceramic familiar (practice and theory), installation in Ceramics (theory and practice), craft entrepreneurship (theory) and the history of Irish Craft (theory). The presentation is intended to outline these new strands of research within traditional academic post-graduate structures and inform an international and US audience of developments in Ceramics within Ireland and the UK.