Ceramics

Length/credit: 1 semester - 0.5 credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

In this course, students work with clay to create functional and sculptural pieces. Hand-building construction includes pinch, coil, and slab techniques. Additionally, students also have the opportunity to explore alternative stamping and texture methods. Additionally, students also have the opportunity to explore alternative stamping and texture methods. Students design, decorate, glaze and fire their work for permanency.

Length/credit: 1 semester - 0.5 credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: It is recommended that interested students successfully complete Ceramics 1.

In Ceramics 2, students learn to use the potter’s wheel and create a coil pot as well as have the opportunity to develop and create clay stamping techniques and more advanced hand-built projects. Students also gain a greater understanding of aesthetic qualities in ceramics and an appreciation of contemporary and historical ceramics.

Length/credit: 1 year - 1.0 credit

Grade(s): 11, 12

Prerequisite: It is recommended that interested students successfully complete Advanced Ceramics 3.

In this advanced course, students continue to develop and advance their ceramic skills within their chosen concentrations while developing a portfolio of ceramic work. Students can also develop and create advanced clay stamping techniques. Students can also develop and create advanced clay stamping techniques.

Length/credit: 1 year - 1.0 credit

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: It is recommended that interested students successfully complete Advanced Ceramics 4.

In this course, students continue to develop and advance their ceramic skills within their chosen concentrations while developing a portfolio of advanced ceramic work. Students can also develop and create advanced clay stamping techniques. Students can also develop and create advanced clay stamping techniques.