Ceramics
Course DescriptionsCourse Title: Ceramics Arts CP
Course No.: V01109 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This course explores the different construction methods possible in high-fire clay. Stoneware projects are created by wheel throwing, slab rolling, casting and hand building techniques. Students will use a variety of potter’s wheels, kiln types, firing methods, glazes, and decorative techniques. Students will be exposed to art of diverse cultures and participate in oral and written critiques. Course Title: Ceramic Arts 2 Advanced CP Course No.: V01111 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Ceramics 1-2 Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This course will further students’ hand-built, wheel, and production ceramic skills by practice and advanced project assignments. Students will be active in kiln loading and glaze experimentation. Students will be exposed to art of diverse cultures, participate in oral and written analysis, have opportunities to display their work, and encounter visiting artists. Course Title: Ceramic Arts 3 Advanced Course No.: V01112 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Ceramic Arts 2 Advanced Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This is a follow-up course to Ceramic Arts 2 CP, which allows students to pursue their talents more in-depth. Course Title: Sculpture CP Course No.: V01113 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Ceramics 2 Advanced Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts Sculpture students will explore three-dimensional form through a series of projects using a variety of media including clay, plaster, wire, wood, stone, found objects, metal (welding), glass fusing, cardboard, polyurethane and EPS surfboard construction and design. Formal and conceptual issues will be creatively investigated in a variety of styles. Students will become familiar with major works of sculpture from ancient to contemporary. Students will participate in oral and written analysis and keep records in a sketchbook. |
Raku and Pit FiringStudent Work |