Offered to grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
This program will give students an opportunity to use a variety of materials to solve problems and to develop skills for becoming a craftsman and producing a functionable art. The emphasis of the course is developing a thought process to produce quality work with jewelry, vessels, book binding and working with textiles. will be using techniques of traditional and contemporary crafts.
Students will:
Be able to plan and execute projects using various techniques and media.
Track and assess progress relating to improvement of the elements of art.
Develop an awareness of aesthetic design and quality craftsmanship.
Recognize career possibilities within the design field.
Offered to grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Students will be introduced to 3-dimensions through the study of abstract, representational and functional sculpture. This class is intended to promote higher level thinking, help students build problem-solving skills, confidence and pride in their accomplishments. This course is designed to foster imagination and the skills necessary to produce 3-dimensional artworks.
Essential Benchmarks -
Students will:
Differentiate between abstract, representational functional and non-functional works of art
Use a sketchbook to record potential designs and develop solutions to anticipated problems
Become familiar with the range of sculpture materials suitable for each assignment
Offered to grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
This course introduces the basic hand building techniques of pinch, coil, and slab pottery as well as an introduction to the potter’s wheel. Structured projects emphasize design quality and skill building in order to create original ceramic forms.
Students will:
Demonstrate a skill in hand building techniques
Explore the use of the pottery wheel to create ceramics forms
Keep a sketchbook journal of project ideas and process notes
Offered to grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Ceramics I
Expanding upon previous hand building potter’s wheel experience, students will advance their skills through the creation of functional and sculptural forms. Traditional and non-traditional forms using hand building methods and the potter’s wheel will be explored and researched in order to enhance the student’s understanding. This course will focus on independent problem solving, emphasis on form, balance and refinement of work
Students will:
· Be proficient at creating balanced functional works of art using the pottery wheel and hand building methods.
· Interpret and develop creative expression in three dimensional art forms
· Research and develop artistic skills that will lead them toward a career in the visual arts
Offered to grades 11 and 12.
Prerequisite: Ceramics II
(This course can be taken a second time for credit)
This course is designed for the ceramic student with proven ability and possible interest in continuing the study of art beyond high school. Students will create engaging individual works of art that are influenced through self- guided research, museum visits and personal experience. Students will begin to understand a working studio environment through participation in kiln loading, clay making and general studio maintenance. A substantial amount of work is required outside of class and on a daily classroom basis.
Students will:
· Develop themes and works of art that explore individual interests
· Have an in depth understanding of studio maintenance and management
· Participate in classroom critiques and career orientation
Offered to grades 11 and 12
The course will allow students to use metal, wood, plastic and reclaimed materials to create various forms whether sculptural or functional. Students will learn the basic techniques to create geometric, abstract and organic forms. The course will include discussions of metal sculpture history with an exploration of an artist's creative process. Students will also learn how to operate and use various metal fabrication power equipment, CNC equipment and hand tools to create various designs. All students will be required to pass a safety test before working with any equipment.
Students will:
Be proficient at creating balanced functional and sculptural works of art using metal, wood , plastic and other materials as a medium
Interpret and develop creative expression in three dimensional art forms
Research and develop artistic and technical skills that will lead them toward a career
Utilize different welding techniques
Operate metal fabrication equipment, CNC equipment, hand tools and CAD/CAM software
Grade 11,12
Full Year- LH 1 Credit
Prerequisites: 2 Semesters of Ceramics I, Ceramics II or 3D Sculpture or Ceramics III
This course is for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of the art; the course demands significant commitment. Students will submit a portfolio for evaluation at the end of the year. For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate mastery of 3-D design through their chosen medium including, but not limited to, figurative or non-figurative ceramics and pottery. This course requires independent summer work.
Students will:
· Be encouraged to be creative and systematic in their investigation of formal and conceptual issues
· Understand that making art is an ongoing process that involves the student in informed and critical decision making
· Be encouraged to become independent thinkers who will contribute inventively and critically to their culture through the making of art