Advanced Ceramics
Course Number: #6957
Advanced Ceramics is a course designed for the serious ceramics students that are dedicated in furthering their knowledge, skills and creative endeavors in clay. All projects will be built on the foundations of ceramics II. Students will gain knowledge and skill at a higher level, using hand building and the potter’s wheel. They will be actively involved in the individual design of each proposed project. Students will need to spend additional time working after school, due to the complex nature of the projects. Students will demonstrate an understanding of ceramic vocabulary, pug clay and assist in loading and unloading the kiln. They will incorporate art history themes in their work and decorate projects using a variety of methods. Focus on quality construction will be a top priority. Over and under glazes will be used and students will be required to maintain a notebook with sketches and design proposals. Students will be responsible for any extra fees or cost required to complete final projects.
Prerequisites: Ceramics I, Ceramics II, and teacher recommendation
Credit(s): .5
Open to Grade(s): 11 and 12
Text(s): Information covered in class will be outlined in handouts and distributed to the students throughout the semester.