Course Description – In this class students will learn the basics of working with clay with primary emphasis being placed on wheel thrown pottery.  Students will create a minimum of 9 pieces focusing on 5 different forms and try a range of techniques of surface decoration including stamping, carving, adding on and glazing. 

Course Objectives - 

• To expose students to the various terminology and techniques of clay in order to give them a working knowledge and basic technical skill in this art media.  
• To foster personal satisfaction for each student through individual accomplishments which can enrich and deepen their everyday life.
• To help students gain greater appreciation for the art and craft of clay.
  
  

2   4”+ cylinders, nicely shaped
2 cups with handles
1 handbuilt – slab method                
1 wheel thrown
1 bowl with a trimmed foot
1 plate with a trimmed foot
2 lidded jars
3 glazed pieces
1 stamped design
1 carved design
1 built out design
1 pinched piece

*Pieces must uphold quality standards of thin walls and attention to finishing touches (trimming, edges and uniformity) in order to be fired and given credit but all pieces need not be glazed.

Passed tests, clean up and written assignments

Standard grading   Students must satisfactorily complete 100% of the requirements in order to receive a passing grade.  For an A students may do one more of each of the 5 wheel requirement forms. 

Grade option   Students may only receive one pass grade per trimester and therefore if another pass fail class is taken at the same time or if they really do not wish to receive a pass/fail grade a grade will be assessed based on skill accomplishment.  Students must let the teacher know if they want to be assessed differently than the standard pass/fail by midterm.  Each form will be individually assessed.