Ceramics
Stage 6
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Ceramics is the art and technology of forming, firing and glazing clay to make a range of products.
Ceramics is the art and technology of forming, firing and glazing clay to make a range of products.
Ceramics is a 1 unit complementary subject completed only in year 11.
Ceramics is a 1 unit complementary subject completed only in year 11.
You do not have to have done Visual Arts, Photographic and Digital Media or Visual Design- Ceramics in stage 5
You do not have to have done Visual Arts, Photographic and Digital Media or Visual Design- Ceramics in stage 5
in order to achieve in this subject.
in order to achieve in this subject.
What will you learn
What will you learn
The study of ceramics enables you to develop an interest in and enjoyment of investigating evolving practices, technologies and ideas in ceramics and pottery.
How will you learn
How will you learn
The course included basic basic hand-building skills of pinch pots, coil rolling, slab constructions and mould. You will also use the wheel to create works.
How will you be assessed
How will you be assessed
70% practical and 30% theory
This course is assessed through studio practice, documentation in the process diary, written responses and research assignments.
The skills developed in this course could assist with selecting
The skills developed in this course could assist with selecting
and presenting a portfolio for interviews at tertiary level
and presenting a portfolio for interviews at tertiary level
Who should do this course?
Who should do this course?
Students with an interest in Visual Arts and Visual Design
Equipment Needed
Equipment Needed
A4 VAPD (Visual Arts Process Diary)
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