Techniques in this class that will be covered include hand forming, slab building, mold making, and wheel throwing. Students are responsible for the purchasing of extra or special materials for individual projects. Students are graded on creativity, craftsmanship, accuracy, mastery of tools and equipment, use of techniques taught, and constructive use of time. Students will make glazes from raw materials, make clay from raw materials, and assist in numerous types of kiln firings. Careers as a production potter, clay technician, glaze technician and fine artist will be covered.
Students are responsible for the purchasing of extra or special materials for individual projects.
Students are graded on creativity, accuracy, constructive use of time, use of techniques taught, and the development of individual style. Drawing mediums used in class may include lead pencil, color pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, and oil pastel. Painting mediums and techniques used may include acrylic, oil, airbrush, and watercolor. Printmaking medium and technique is watercolor monoprint. Illustration and commercial design are taught throughout the course with many of the mediums listed above.