This course offers a concentrated year of studio work in clay leading to a body of work that is submitted to the Advanced Placement Committee for Adjudication. This course provides the opportunity for the serious student to attain a higher level of maturity in ceramic work. Focus is placed on development in many areas, including…

This advanced-level studio course is designed for students seeking investigation in ceramic techniques and practice on a more sophisticated level. The course is intended for the student who has developed a passion for ceramics and is looking to further their skills/knowledge of ceramic practices. Students who are approved for this course are expected to be…

This studio art elective builds upon the fundamental skills learned in Ceramics I and II. Students further develop skills necessary to construct pieces with strength, integrity and craftsmanship. An increased awareness of the relationship between technique, craftsmanship and concept is emphasized. Students should develop a more critical eye when evaluating their work during critiques. Critiques…

This studio art elective builds upon the fundamental skills learned in Ceramics I and introduces students to the intricacies of working with clay on the wheel. Students further develop the skills necessary to construct pieces with strength, integrity and craftsmanship. This course explores specific techniques in wheel throwing, glazing and kiln loading, and firing procedures.…

This beginning-level course focuses on the fundamentals of working with clay. The properties of clay, glaze, kilns and various firing methods are introduced. Students are given an overview of hand building techniques, such as pinch, coil, soft and hard slab, and an introduction to the potter’s wheel. Emphasis is placed on the use of formal…