Although both crafts and printmaking experiences will be offered each time the course is taught, the topic emphasized will alternate. This course may be repeated for a total of one unit of credit. Evaluations of completed projects and the sketch diary will be used to determine the grade in this class. Students are expected to maintain a weekly sketch diary outside of class. Sems. . .
Ceramics explores clay as an art medium.
Students will use hand-building techniques, including pinch, coil, and slab, to create both utilitarian and sculptural ceramic projects. Traditional and non-traditional clay uses will be examined. A major emphasis in the class will be design as used in surface decoration and glazing. Although hand-building techniques will be emphasized, the potter's wheel may be demonstrated and students in their second semester class may have some limited opportunity to work on the potter's wheel. The class will also visit a potter's studio, mix glazes, and do outdoor raku firing.