Ceramics 1 is a foundation course focusing on the structural techniques of hand-building, coiling, slab, pinch, and integrated with the sculptural technique of modeling. Students can expect to complete pieces utilizing these techniques centering on functional as well as non-functional concepts and finalized with various glazes and/or finishing approaches. Students may opt to take this course for Dual Enrollment and earn 3 transferable LCCC credits. As a CP level, dual-credit course, this class will receive Honors (4.5) weight in your GPA, adhering to Pennsylvania Department of Education’s guidelines.