Design elements of line, shape, and color are also addressed in this studio course. Introduction to Raku Ceramics 3 units Winter . A studio course exploring basic ceramic techniques, pottery design, and the Japanese quick-fire method of Raku. Pottery and Design 3 units Winter. A basic course exploring design and technique of functional pottery.
Students design and create ceramic plates, cups, bowls and other forms of functional pottery.
Slides of historical and contemporary forms are utilized. An overview of elementary school art. Topics include the organization of an art lesson, identification of sources of art lessons, determining kinds of art instruction and methods of sequence, and designing a nine-week program in art. This course does not count toward the General Graduation Requirement in fine arts. This course will examine a variety of cultural groups where artistic, spiritual, and cultural experience are integrated or woven into the fabric of life as a whole.