- Amherst Regional High School
- 21 Mattoon Street
- Amherst, MA 01002
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(413) 362-1700
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Principal: Mark Jackson
Ceramics
Course Description
| Ceramics | 603A | 2 Credits |
ENROLLMENT PREFERENCE TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS
This course gives the student a chance to explore a variety of clay sculptural forms, as well as functional objects. Throwing on the wheel and hand-building techniques are integral parts of this course. Various approaches to solutions of problems are presented to provide students with the basic art concepts, skills and techniques needed for translating their ideas into visual terms. In addition to the use of the design elements, emphasis is also placed upon developing an understanding and appreciation of artists, past and present, in the ceramic field . In addition to developing their technical skills, students will be challenged to think critically and creatively about their own work and the work of their peers. They will be expected to participate actively in class critiques and discussions.