David Smith

Education

Louisiana State University, MFA, Art (Ceramics), 2005
Whitman College, BA, English Literature, 1993

Areas of Expertise

Ceramics Facilities
Mold-making for Ceramics
Operating and Firing All Types of Kilns

Bio

From the early 1990's to 2000 I owned a small business "Foolish Fish Studio" which specialized in handmade tile, fountains, and other decorative ceramic art. I have exhibited my professional work throughout the United States. In addition to teaching Ceramics at �þù��Ʒ�þ�, I also co-own "Little Lane Pottery" with my wife Paula Smith. We have two sons, Thaeden and Randall.

Research Interests
Teaching Philosophy

I believe teaching is a symbiotic relationship -- my personal work is directly influenced by my explorations in the classroom, and the day I quit learning is the day I no longer wish to teach. My main focus is creative problem-solving, and I believe that students who can problem-solve and research the answers to their own questions are more competitive and successful. I believe in the liberal arts model; all fields of study are inherently related and contribute to each other in an infinite variety of ways, and should not be studied or applied exclusively. Images of my students' work, and descriptions of assignments, can be found on my website: davidscottsmithteaching.com
Selected Publications

Smith, David S. (2020) Carved Bisque Bowl Molds. vol. 23. no. 4. pp. 33-36. Pottery Making Illustrated/The American Ceramics Society/Publisher: Bill Janeri.

Smith, David S. (2020) Press-Molded Tiles. vol. Volume 23. no. Number 2. pp. 39 - 41. Pottery Making Illustrated/The American Ceramics Society/Publisher: Bill Janeri.

Smith, David S. (2016) Techno File: Freeze Thaw Myth. pp. 64-65. Ceramics Monthly/The American Ceramics Society/Publisher: Bill Janeri.

Smith, David S. (2014) Math and Art join forces to create a tile mural. pp. 8-9. Pottery Making Illustrated/The American Ceramics Society/Publisher: Bill Janeri.

Smith, David S. (2012) Clay Molds and Wildflowers. pp. 12-14. Pottery Making Illustrated/The American Ceramics Society/Publisher: Bill Janeri.
Current Courses
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Professional Memberships

National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts

NCECA is one of the largest arts conferences in the world. Each year the conference is held in a different major city in the United States. I have attended NCECA conferences since 1999; during the years I have been teaching at the college level I have always brought students with me to the conference. Usually we 'self-fund' student trips with pottery sales every semester. Most years I exhibit professional work during the conference, and sometimes I lead discussions during the conference.

Creative Alliance

The Creative Alliance is a non-profit arts organization in Baltimore, MD. I am a 'Solo Level Member.'

American Association of University Professors

The AAUP is an organization of university faculty from all areas of the U.S. university system dealing with issues of academic freedom, tenure, and other issues specifically related to employment in higher education. I was a member from 2016-2017, but I still receive their newsletter.
Licensures and Certifications
Grants and Sponsored Research
Presentations

Plaster Mold Making and Translucent Porcelain Workshop

August 2018

Centre d'arts Rozynski Arts Center, Quebec, Canada

Build & Burn: A Crash Course in Raku Firing Techniques

July 2014

Week-long Artist Workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (Gatlinburg, TN), Gatlinburg, TN

Artist in Residencies; discussion with David Scott Smith and Michaelene Walsh on the use of Ceramics in Contemporary Art

April, 28 2020

, Live video Broadcast
Artistic Highlights
Service Activities and Community Relations

First, I serve my students. I created the SU Clay Club, and serve as the faculty mentor. The club raises thousands of dollars each semester to fund student activities, such as travel/lodging at the national ceramics conference (NCECA). During the pandemic I also delivered clay to my students who were quarantined at home!

The ceramics facility also requires a great deal of my attention. I am responsible for all maintenance and repair of equipment and kilns, supplies, and facility upkeep.

I am also chair of the Art Dept. Recruitment Committee, dedicated to spreading the word about our great Art Department to prospective students!

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David Smith

Education

Areas of Expertise

Bio

Poison Flower

Translucent Porcelain fired to cone 6 in oxidation

Demon of Consumption

Stoneware fired to cone 10 in oxidation

Demon of Consumption

Stoneware fired to cone 10 in oxidation

The Grotto

Stoneware and porcelain tile fired to cone 10, mixed media (metal, wood, fabric, etc.)

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David Smith

Education

Areas of Expertise

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