0.5 credit — Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

(1 period per day for 1 semester)

Fee: $30

Students enrolled in this course will have Adobe Creative Cloud software.

This studio course is a broad-based exposure to the methods of hand building and wheel throwing with an emphasis on ceramic history and modes of criticism. Students will explore various clay hand building methods including coil, slab building, and thrown techniques. Students will be involved with each step of the ceramic process in a studio environment. Multiple forms of evaluation and some work outside of class will be required. Due to the nature of this class, size is limited; therefore upperclassmen will be scheduled first. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials.

Honors Ceramics

1 credit- Grades 10, 11, 12

(1 period per day for 1 year)

Fee: $60

Prerequisite: Ceramics

Students enrolled in this course will have Adobe Creative Cloud software.

Honors Ceramics is for the student who wants to pursue a rigorous in-depth exploration of ceramics as an art form. The emphasis in this course will be placed on the elements and principles of design, craftsmanship, and an appreciation of arts. Various glazing, decorating and firing processes including high-fire are also explored. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials.

 

Honors Advanced Ceramics/ AP 3D Art and Design

1 credit — Grades 11, 12 Fee: $90 + College Board Exam Fees

Prerequisite: Completion of Ceramics I and Honors Ceramics

(1 period per day for 1 year)

Students enrolled in this course will have Adobe Creative Cloud software.

This course builds on the sequential learning experiences of the Honors Ceramics course that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students will be engaged in both instructor-directed and self-directed opportunities. A student fee is charged for this course for expendable materials. An investigative workbook is required, as well as summer homework assignments. Students who choose the AP option will submit digital images of their work for their AP Exam in May.