Grades 10, 11, 12

This course is for the advanced clay student who works well independently while desiring to explore Clay on a more advanced level beyond the Ceramics I level course. Possessing an extensive knowledge on all three hands-on building techniques and wheel throwing, students will develop their skills further as they creatively combine all techniques in crafting products. 

The projects will encourage students to creatively solve problems posed by the teacher. Sculpture or three-dimensional design will also be explored through construction, assemblage, modeling and carving forms. The building/creating activities are often concept-based, which means that “the idea” directs the building of the final product. 

Throughout the course, there will be class discussion as well as opportunities to reflect and explain how concepts relate to projects and final products. A variety of materials beyond clay will be explored and employed to communicate ideas through purposeful application of the design elements and principles. Students will also make connections to

topics from other disciplines. Meets 6 days/cycle.

Prerequisite: Ceramics I, #8020 (C or better)

Credit: 1.0