These courses allow students to express themselves in a three dimensional medium. The emphasis is on skills and the thinking and planning processes which develop works of art. There are three 18 week sequential levels; Ceramics 1, Ceramics 2, Ceramics 3, and one 9 week Introduction to Ceramics. Each curriculum follows the State and National Standards with DBAE based outcomes and includes oral, written and performance based assessments. The philosophy of the program is art for all students, relating art to life and community issues.
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Introduction to Ceramics |
This is a beginning level course that emphasizes the application of two and three dimensional design principles in the media of ceramics. Students will focus on hand building methods of ceramic production, while producing a wide variety of functional and decorative pieces. Students will also explore the significance of clay to human development in primitive cultures through a study of art history, criticism, aesthetics and philosophy. A variety of topics and experiences will provide students with a foundation for further in-depth course work in ceramics.
This course meets in a 90 minute block for nine weeks in grades 10-12 and for a 45 minute period every other day for the year in grade 9. It is worth .5 credits.
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Ceramics 1 |
Students in grades 10-12 may elect to continue to study in the ceramic medium by refining hand building skills, working on a potter's wheel and developing a working knowledge of clay, glazes, and ceramic theory. Art history, criticism, and philosophy will be included in a multicultural context.
This course meets in a 90 minute block for 18 weeks and is worth 1.0 credits.
Ceramics 2
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This course is open to students in grades 10-12 who want to pursue work on the potter's wheel, advanced hand building, and ceramic sculpture. Students will have the opportunity to design and initiate projects in theses areas. Glazing and glaze theory will be emphasized. Art history, criticism, and philosophy will be included in a multicultural context.
This course meets in a 90 minute block for 18 weeks and is worth 1.0 credits.
Ceramics 3
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Students will continue their study of ceramic media and design problems. Individuals will plan and analyze units of study with the instructor in order to develop skills in specific areas and knowledge. Kiln firing skills will be introduced. Art history, criticism, and philosophy will be included in a multicultural context.
This course meets in a 90 minute block for 18 weeks and is worth 1.0 credits.
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Central Bucks West |