In this course, students will build on the skills they learned in level 1, such as working with slabs and coils and using the pottery wheel. They will also create more advanced forms and experiment with different glazing methods. Students will look at the work of various ceramic artists and the techniques they use to make ceramics. They will also visit a studio in the New Territories where they will try raku firing, a special way of firing clay.
Students will:
Learning Outcomes for Second Stage Ceramics Course:
1. Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work:
- Develop creative ideas and translate them into ceramic artworks.
2. Explore and Refine Artistic Technique and Work:
- Experiment with various ceramics techniques and improve craftsmanship.
3. Understand and Apply a Variety of Skills, Media, Techniques, and Processes:
- Gain knowledge of diverse ceramics skills, materials, and processes.
4. Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work:
- Assess and critique ceramic artworks and processes based on specific criteria.
5. Relate Artistic Ideas and Works to Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context:
- Understand the cultural and historical significance of ceramics in relation to artistic expression.
The assessment of student achievement is based on:
- Studio Work
- Sketchbooks (research, development of ideas, reflections, written assignments)
- Critiques
- Presentations