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Ceramics & Sculpture

What's it all about?

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of hand building ceramic construction and various sculptural techniques. They create sculptural and functional forms using different artforms and processes. Investigation and exploration of ideas, skills and techniques are taught, as well as a range of processes relating to elements and principles of Art. Students develop skills in evaluating the work of Ceramic and Sculptural artists. They are encouraged to develop personal creativity, by using mixed three-dimensional methods, materials and techniques. Students investigate and explore ideas, skills and techniques to create original works. 


What type of things will I do?

A range of both sculptural and functional forms are designed and created. Students observe, research and critically discuss contemporary, historical and cultural examples of ceramic works.

What will I learn?
  • Hand building techniques of coil, pinch, mould and slab construction.

  • Art elements

  • Principles of design

What are the possible pathways?  

University and TAFE courses in: Artist Sculptor, Designer, 3D Imaging and Design, Ceramic Designer / Industrial Designer, Furniture Designer / Technology Materials. 

YEAR

COURSES OFFERED

YEAR 9

Pottery and Ceramics

YEAR 10

Pottery and Ceramics

YEAR 11 - 12

Visual Communication Design (Art) Art Making and Exhibiting Certificate III in Visual Arts  IB Visual Arts 


Why choose this subject?

Extend on and learn new techniques and skills in ceramics.

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