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CERAMICS

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

On completion of this Expressive Form, students should develop the ability to conceptualise, design
and produce ceramic ware based on given themes, by means of any hand-building or mechanical
process using a variety of clay.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. create drawings relevant to ceramics;

2. analyse the cultural, economic and expressive roles of ceramics;

3. apply the elements and principles of design in various ceramic forms;

4. use a variety of materials to produce ceramic ware using hand building or mechanical
processes;

5. use appropriate tools, equipment and techniques in the production of ceramic pieces;

6. apply appropriate health and safety procedures;

7. explore a variety of surface-decoration techniques;

8. critique designs and processes employed in the Caribbean and Internationally in producing
ceramic pieces; and,

9. assess own work and that of artists who are ceramists or potters.

CONTENT

1. Create Drawings:

(a) Sketches;

(b) Illustrations; and,

(c) Experimental.

2. Cultural, economic and expressive roles:

(a) functions of ceramics in society;

(b) careers; and,

(c) use of ceramics as expressive and creative outlet.

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