ADVANCED CERAMICS
2 semesters - 5.0 per semester
Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Ceramics or teacher recommendation.
This class is intended to prepare students for the development of a college-ready portfolio. Students
will work on developing more technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities. This includes the use of historic and contemporary references in ceramics and other arts, criticism, and expression of personal concepts in works. Students will investigate choices in materials to express a personal direction. A research concept will be identified by the student for each semester’s investi- gation. Students are expected to participate in critiques to identify strengths and weaknesses and promote the growth and exchange of ideas.
Skills and Assessment: Students will be able to...

• Demonstrate proper mechanics working with the medium of clay.
• Demonstrate and master skills working with the medium of clay.
• Assess strengths and weaknesses through small group and critiques.