#72300 - Ceramics 1

HS Credit Value: ½ Credit / Fall Semester
Grade Levels: 10,11,12

Course Description: 

Students will have a general understanding of the processes, vocabulary, and materials used to create ceramic objects functional and nonfunctional. They will learn hand building and throwing techniques, glazing techniques, and the firing process. Students will make tiles, sculptures in the round, functional ware, and abstract pieces using coil, slab, and pinch processes as well as wheel work. Schematics will be required of each project as well as oral and written critiques. Digital Portfolio will be kept at the discretion of the teacher. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art