Developing Ceramics Skills: Intermediate-Advanced

About this course

Learners develop ceramic work through research, design development and a project-based assignment, which may follow a supplied brief or a personally devised one. The course covers intermediate and advanced construction techniques, wheel throwing, surface treatments, decoration and glazing, with contemporary and historical ceramics used as reference points. Regular tutor feedback supports the development of individual projects. Learners review their progress and next steps with the tutor towards the end of the course, while experimenting with surface decoration and glaze application to complete their work.

What you'll learn

• Develop an individual ceramic design or project brief
• Apply intermediate and advanced construction techniques in handbuilding and/or wheel throwing
• Use surface treatments and decoration to develop ceramic work
• Select and apply appropriate glazes to complete a project
• Evaluate individual progress and progression with tutor feedback

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners who have already developed substantial ceramics knowledge and skills. It is not designed for beginners and expects a Level 2 qualification and/or Level 3 ceramics experience, or an equivalent background. Participation combines self-directed project development with regular tutor feedback.

• Not suitable for beginners
• Requires a good Level 2 qualification and/or Level 3 ceramics experience, or an equivalent background
• Learners develop an individual project alongside tutor-led feedback

Before you go

• Decoration and glaze materials are included.
• Clay used before the first firing is charged by weight.