Instructor: Jody Dube
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: ½ elective FA (Fall semester) (½ FA credit only; may not be taken twice for FA credit)
Pre-requisite: Ceramics and Ceramics II (Student has demonstrated a serious commitment to excellence.)
Description and Major Units of Study:
This course is geared to the student who is motivated to undertake very ambitious work in clay and further their understanding of ceramic art as a means of artistic expression and possible pursuit of study in college or future profession. Considerable freedom is afforded students who have demonstrated proficiency in working with clay (a mastery of essential ceramic skills is assumed). The goal for this course is to provide the advanced student the opportunity to grow in a setting with ambitious peers and to produce works toward a sophisticated portfolio for the college/art school application process and for submission in juried art competitions and exhibitions. Student work must reflect well thought-out and ambitious planning. Students will explain or justify themes and aesthetic decisions, making connections to art
history whenever possible. If possible, advanced students may have opportunities to see and experience ceramic art on field trips or workshops.
Texts and Materials: Supplies are provided
Expectations:
Advanced students are absolutely expected to be motivated, self-disciplined workers. Although extra studio time is not absolutely required outside of class, advanced students often discover the value in investing more time as their projects become more ambitious endeavors. Serious commitment is expected from advanced students. Students are expected to produce works of the highest quality and personal integrity possible. Use of a sketchbook or idea journal is strongly encouraged. Students are to share their work in the form of exhibition as well as a willingness to discuss and explore meaning and/or intent. Students will assemble a digital portfolio of works. Advanced students are expected to encourage one another’s creative process and participate in a supportive studio environment where excellence can occur.
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