In this course, students will be introduced to the history of ceramics as well as a variety of art techniques and movements. Students will explore ceramic hand building methods including, pinch, coil and slab building. They will also develop an understanding of the entire system of working with clay from its initial form through the building, drying, firing and glazing process. 

The Student will learn to use the art elements and apply art principles to all ceramic work. They will gain knowledge of a variety of art movements as well as historical use of ceramics as an art form in the production of decorative and functional pottery. 

 

The ceramics room is a comfortable, safe environment where students are encouraged to use their imagination and discovery their own individuality and creativity! 

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Please feel free to reach me with any questions, concerns or comments!

Lbvonbergen@peekskillschools.org

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Syllabus

 

7th Grade Accelerated

 

8th Grade Accelerated

 

How am I Graded?

 

 

 

 

Due to the nature of clay, we store our projects in plastic bags so that they don't dry out and we can continue to work on them. We also wrap our finished projects in newspaper to help protect them on their journey home.