Ceramics & Sculpture I

Course 614

½ Fine Arts Credit

Semester Course

9^th – 12^th Grades

Beginning Ceramics will cover the 3-dimensional study clay. We will focus on pinch, molding, slab, and coils in this class. We will make functional and non-functional pieces. This class will cover composition, elements of design, artists, and how to use the clay and appropriate tools/ materials. Sketchbooks are required for this course. Class Fee: $30 

Prerequisite: None

Ceramics & Sculpture II

Course 615

½ Fine Arts Credit

Semester Course

9^th – 12^th Grades

Intermediate Ceramics is a continuation of Beginning Ceramics with more advanced techniques taught. Instruction in class will cover the 3-dimensional study of clay and will focus on wheel thrown and hand-built pieces. This class will cover composition, elements of design, artists, and how to use clay tools/materials. Some paperwork will be required. Sketchbooks are required for this course. Class Fee: $30.

Prerequisites: Ceramics & Sculpture I

Ceramics & Sculpture III

Course 616

½ Fine Arts Credit

Semester Course

10^th – 12^th Grades

Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture is a continuation of Intermediate Ceramics with more advanced techniques being taught. Instruction in class will cover the 3-dimensional study of various materials. Clay is our main medium for this course. This class will cover composition, elements of design, artists, and how to use ceramics tools/ materials. Juniors and seniors may retake the advanced ceramics and sculpture class without credit (audit), under these conditions; space must be available, the art teacher must give permission, and fees must be paid. Get permission from the Mrs. Zimmerman first then the guidance office to sign up for the audit. Sketchbooks are required for this course. Class Fee: $30.

Prerequisites: Both Ceramics & Sculpture I and II