ceramics & sculpt I
Grades 9 - 12 - 2.5 credits
Ceramics & Sculpture I explores three-dimensional form in the three basic hand-building techniques of coil, slab, and sculpture. Emphasis is placed on design, construction, and the finish of each project.
Ceramics & Sculpture I explores three-dimensional form in the three basic hand-building techniques of coil, slab, and sculpture. Emphasis is placed on design, construction, and the finish of each project.
ceramics & sculpt II
Grades 9- 12 - 2.5 credits
Prerequisite: successful completion of Ceramics I
Building on the skills and techniques covered in Ceramics I, this course will provide students the opportunity to work on a larger scale. Time will be provided for the production of personal ideas and the solving of design problems. Course may be repeated for full credit with instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Ceramics I
Building on the skills and techniques covered in Ceramics I, this course will provide students the opportunity to work on a larger scale. Time will be provided for the production of personal ideas and the solving of design problems. Course may be repeated for full credit with instructor’s approval.
wheel throwing
Grades 9- 12 - 2.5 credits
This course will introduce students to the potter’s wheel. Students will learn techniques in centering, pulling up the walls, shaping, and designing wheel-thrown work. This course may be repeated for full credit with instructor’s approval.
This course will introduce students to the potter’s wheel. Students will learn techniques in centering, pulling up the walls, shaping, and designing wheel-thrown work. This course may be repeated for full credit with instructor’s approval.
adv. wheel throwing
Grades 10- 12 - 2.5 credits
Students will continue to hone skills in throwing. New techniques will be introduced. Focus will be on throwing off the hump, lids, jugs and throwing in multiple pieces to construct larger work. Focusing on personal artistic voice and keeping a sketchbook are important elements in the class.
Students will continue to hone skills in throwing. New techniques will be introduced. Focus will be on throwing off the hump, lids, jugs and throwing in multiple pieces to construct larger work. Focusing on personal artistic voice and keeping a sketchbook are important elements in the class.
AP 3-D studio art
Level 1 - 5 credits
Prerequisite: any two ceramics classes and recommendation or permission of the instructor
Students will continue to pursue the investigation of the three-dimensional form in wheel throwing and hand building. All students will create a portfolio that contains three sections: breadth, concentration, and quality. Students will build on the knowledge gained in the past courses and go beyond the basics while focusing on developing mastery in concept, composition, and execution of 3-D design. In the portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate their understanding of design principles as they relate to the integration of depth, space, volume, and surface. The principles of design can be articulated through visual elements. This course also focuses on finding artistic voice and making meaningful work. AP studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead, students must submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year.
Prerequisite: any two ceramics classes and recommendation or permission of the instructor
Students will continue to pursue the investigation of the three-dimensional form in wheel throwing and hand building. All students will create a portfolio that contains three sections: breadth, concentration, and quality. Students will build on the knowledge gained in the past courses and go beyond the basics while focusing on developing mastery in concept, composition, and execution of 3-D design. In the portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate their understanding of design principles as they relate to the integration of depth, space, volume, and surface. The principles of design can be articulated through visual elements. This course also focuses on finding artistic voice and making meaningful work. AP studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead, students must submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year.
studio manager
Grades 10-12 - 2.5 credits
As an independent study, student will help run the studio space. Jobs include making glazes, recycling clay, making cookies for the kiln, loading and unloading kilns, organizing and inventory supplies.
As an independent study, student will help run the studio space. Jobs include making glazes, recycling clay, making cookies for the kiln, loading and unloading kilns, organizing and inventory supplies.