Ceramics II

 
In Ceramics 2 students continue to learn about ceramics from an historical perspective researching well-known artists past and present and comparing the artists’ body of work. Students begin the year practicing their skills and improve those skills throughout the year. They also begin to take on responsibilities to maintain the studio and work with first-year students.

At the beginning of the year, students practice on the electric wheel, reacquainting themselves with the properties of clay.  They learn and practice new decorating techniques, and practice altering skills.  As the year progresses, each project becomes more challenging, including handles, sprigging, and original decorations.

 Because students learn in a variety of ways, the techniques and terms are introduced in a variety of ways, through reading materials, demonstrations, and videos.  The students are assigned research projects and are asked to keep a journal with sketches.  Lectures are kept to a minimum, but there is always conversation going on regarding vocabulary while the students are working on their projects.

Prerequisites: Ceramics I

Instructor: Jody Cooper