Ceramics Hand-Building: Coil, Slab, And Sculpt

Hand-building will give students the skills necessary to produce,
glaze, and fire a variety of hand-built ceramic forms. Commonly
used ceramic construction and surfacing techniques will be
covered, including but not limited to a variety of slab construction
methods, coil-building, clay extrusion, and solid/hollowingsculpting methods. Through presentations, demonstrations,
and hands on practice, students will gain a greater awareness
of how these different forming methodologies have enabled
ceramic artists to create meaningful works of art for centuries.
The curriculum allows students to work independently and
collaboratively. Students will have the opportunity to explore both
functional and sculptural applications of the ceramic material in
this course. Ceramic surface and appropriate finishing techniques
will be covered. Students are encouraged to bring their own
research and interests into the coursework. Students will be
encouraged to create individual and original ideas in the ceramic
media, and to develop a personal approach and artistic direction
which may complement the work in AP and IB Art portfolios. Prior
experience in ceramics is not required to enroll in the course.