Rocky Mountain Elementary School – CERAMICS I, II, III, IV (S,T,E,M)

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Ceramics courses focus on creating three-dimensional works out of clay and ceramic material. Particular attention is paid to the characteristics of the raw materials, their transformation under heat, and the various methods used to create and finish objects. At Northglenn High School, the Ceramics classes focus on effective techniques to work with and maintain their clay. We’ll work with a range of assignments from personal explorations of elements of pottery to completing jobs for actual clients. Students will create work that is a service to others as well as an attempt to challenge their own creativity and skills. Students will have the opportunity to set their own goals and discover their own methods along the way. S - Students will work to understand clay and glaze mixtures and their reaction to the firing process. These processes involve the geology of clay and an understanding of how heat-work affects the process of creating pottery. T - Students use digital media to communic...