The course will be team taught in conjunction with the History Department. Students will learn an appreciation and understanding of design elements and principles as they pertain to noted works of art, with an emphasis on art and cultural history, artist and period styles, and criticism. Material will be presented through the use of audiovisuals, lectures, research, and field trips.
Students can elect to receive elective credit in either art or history.
I 0.5 Credit Ceramics is a studio course that offers the student a basic understanding of clay as an art form. Emphasis will be placed on developing basic ceramic skills as a means of self-expression. Students will work with various types of clay and glazes, and will learn to execute a variety of methods of hand building and decorating. Students will also be involved in written and oral assignments, exams, tests, and the process and production of both utilitarian and fine art forms made from clay . Credit Ceramics II is an advanced ceramics class with higher expectations .