Ceramics

Welcome!

Welcome to Ceramics! On this site you will find resources to help you be successful for class! You will also find reference materials that you will need in order to complete class projects and assignments! Please note that assignments will generally be posted on Google Classroom. We will be using this site often as a teaching an learning resource, so you should take some time to become familiar with it!

Course Description: Ceramics I & II – 5111 & 5112

In ceramics I and II you will use clay to create unique 3D pieces, both functional and decorative in nature. Through learning and practicing basic hand building techniques such as slab, coil, pinch, modeling, and carving you will create finished pieces based on a wide range of topics and functions. For example, you might make mugs, tea pots, plant-holders, sculptural pieces or containers of all sorts or pieces that are intentionally decorative or sculptural in nature. You will develop ideas and create artworks based on themes or topics presented. After learning hand building techniques, you will have the opportunity to attempt the potter’s wheel. In addition to learning building and forming techniques, you will make choices as to how to decorate your pieces using glazes, paints, or other experimental techniques to add color and life to your finished pieces. If you love ceramics I & II you can continue creating more individualized pieces in studio art class!

Length: 1 semester, Credit: ½, Level: 11-12, Beginner & Intermediate, Prerequisite: None, Fee for supplies

tips for success

We will be learning a variety of techniques, processess, and methods as you advance through various ceramic units and courses. It is important to listen attentively, watch carefully, and practice intentioanlly in order to learn as much as you can during instrutional and independent time so that you can effectively apply that knowledge to the projects that you will develop. Following these instructions will help you to avoid some common mistakes or at least better understand them when they occur. Through this process of learning, doing, reflecting, and refining each of you will become more and more efficent at designing and creating your own ceramic pieces.