Ceramics I

CERAMICS I:  Students will experience the designing, forming, and finishing processes of clay.  This will include basic hand building methods (not potter’s wheel), glaze and slip application, and firing procedures.  Design fundamentals will be stressed as well as exposure to ceramic traditions and trends worldwide, both past and present.  Problem solving and creative thinking skills are also emphasized.  Students will be responsible for developing an online portfolio to showcase their work and will be accompanied with written artist statements.  Sketchbook and research assignments are a part  of this course.  Completion of this course serves as a prerequisite for Ceramics II.

 

Length: One Semester

Offered:  Fall

Number of Periods per Semester: One

 

Grade Level: 10-11-12

Course Prerequisites: Intro to 3D Art

 

Application: None

Tryout : None

Counselor Approval Required: None

 

Dual Credit:  No

Weighted: No

 

Diploma Path: Directed Elective or Elective for All Diploma Paths,  Fulfills a Fine Arts Requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma

Quantitative Reasoning: No

 

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