Ceramics I
Available to students grade 9-12
This course is an introduction to the art of ceramics designed to familiarize students the wide variety of possibilities of making objects from clay. Instruction will cover historical, technical and aesthetic information and focus on skill development in ceramic processes.
You will explore a variety of ways to construct ceramic pieces formed on and off the wheel. You will look at form, function, weight, and surface while building, bowls, vases, boxes, cylinders and sculptures. Different glaze techniques will also be explored. Historical, technical and aesthetic information will be covered and focus on skill development in ceramic processes. Students will come together in this studio class to hone prior skills, learn new ones, and inspire one another at the same time. Ceramics I at the Honors level will be required to complete additional assignments and will be graded according to more rigorous standards.
This course is an introduction to the art of ceramics designed to familiarize students the wide variety of possibilities of making objects from clay. Instruction will cover historical, technical and aesthetic information and focus on skill development in ceramic processes.
You will explore a variety of ways to construct ceramic pieces formed on and off the wheel. You will look at form, function, weight, and surface while building, bowls, vases, boxes, cylinders and sculptures. Different glaze techniques will also be explored. Historical, technical and aesthetic information will be covered and focus on skill development in ceramic processes. Students will come together in this studio class to hone prior skills, learn new ones, and inspire one another at the same time. Ceramics I at the Honors level will be required to complete additional assignments and will be graded according to more rigorous standards.
Ceramics II
Available to students grade 10-12 that have successfully completed Ceramics I
Ceramics II expands upon the basic skills learned in Ceramics I. For students who enjoyed Ceramics I, you will quickly learn advanced techniques including surface textures, glaze and slip techniques. New project demonstrations, new tools and equipment will be introduced, and increased exposure to the wheel. You will also be engaged in creative ceramic sculptural projects. Students electing Ceramics II at the Honors level will be required to complete additional assignments and will be graded according to more rigorous standards.
Ceramics II expands upon the basic skills learned in Ceramics I. For students who enjoyed Ceramics I, you will quickly learn advanced techniques including surface textures, glaze and slip techniques. New project demonstrations, new tools and equipment will be introduced, and increased exposure to the wheel. You will also be engaged in creative ceramic sculptural projects. Students electing Ceramics II at the Honors level will be required to complete additional assignments and will be graded according to more rigorous standards.