This course examines the nature and properties of materials that create special effects and color in glazes; with an intensive approach to the study and analysis of glazes. When taught as on online hybrid in a Fall or Spring semester; the course combines online instruction with a required on-campus laboratory component (ART 599L). There is no on-campus lab component when taught as an online course in Allen Term or Summer Term. May be repeated one time for credit (a total of 8 credit hours).