2 credits – semester course
Level: CP
Prerequisite: Any of the four Studio/Foundations Art courses.
Students will explore the potential of clay by being introduced to the basic techniques of hand-building, glazing, and wheelworking. Assignments are centered around a theme with choices to reflect the various interests of each student. Students will study historical and contemporary ceramic artists.
2 credits – semester course
Level: CP
Prerequisite: Ceramics
Students will continue their personal exploration of clay by learning more experienced techniques of hand-building, wheelworking, and glazing. Sculpture and vessel-making will focus on form, surface design, and color relationships. Students will streamline their own skills and artistic tastes to develop a consistent and personal body of work. Students will discuss and view contemporary and historical ceramic artwork.
2 credits – semester course
Level: Honors
Prerequisite: Advanced Ceramics
This course is focused on advanced wheelwork and experimental techniques. Working closely with the instructor, students will develop a body of work applying advanced ceramics techniques to a series of personal pieces. Students in Honors Ceramics are required to co-curate and exhibit a selection of their work in the LHS Advanced Ceramics Show.