Ceramics 2

Why does an artist make art? Ceramics 2 students work through the creative process to work towards discovering their personal “WHY”. The course emphasizes the student’s development of a personal creative style while taking an imaginative approach to visual problem-solving with clay.

In Ceramics 2, students are challenged to expand and further their development of technique through throwing on the potter’s wheel and hand-building skills. An understanding of ceramic history and technical skills are achieved through studio practice, readings, and demonstrations. Students will create both functional and non-functional ceramic forms such as a sculptural mug, a Greek-style coil vase, explore new forms on the wheel, and an animal or human portrait sculpture using a variety of techniques with a greater emphasis on surface design and storytelling. A more comprehensive approach to surface and glazing techniques will be introduced at this level through sgraffito and mid-range glazes and firing.