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Overview
In this interesting course for all abilities you will learn/ develop a wide range of hand-building pottery processes, such as pinching, coiling and slab, and use a number of decorative finishes including slips, oxides and glazes. You will also have the opportunity to throw on the wheel. All processes will be demonstrated and you will be guided and supported throughout the course.
Your tutor will provide you with supportive and encouraging feedback throughout the course. You will keep a record of your own progress and achievements by, for example, photographing your outcomes and reflecting on what you have learnt.
This course is part-funded and the total fee for the year is £701 including materials for adults aged 24+. The course is free for those aged 24+ who are unemployed and on benefit or for those in employment on a low income.
Course Content - What will I learn?
In this interesting course for all abilities you will learn/ develop a wide range of hand-building pottery processes, such as pinching, coiling and slab, and use a number of decorative finishes including slips, oxides and glazes. You will also have the opportunity to throw on the wheel. All processes will be demonstrated and you will be guided and supported throughout the course.
Your tutor will provide you with supportive and encouraging feedback throughout the course. You will keep a record of your own progress and achievements by, for example, photographing your outcomes and reflecting on what you have learnt.
This course is part-funded and the total fee for the year is £701 including materials for adults aged 24+. The course is free for those aged 24+ who are unemployed and on benefit or for those in employment on a low income.
Am I right for the course?
If you like the idea of spending one afternoon a week working with clay, you will enjoy the range of opportunities to develop your skills. You will be exploring a range of ceramics techniques with full support from your tutor. In the course, we will look at the work of contemporary ceramicists to inform your ideas.
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 – 1 or successful completion of an Entry Level programme.
Continuous Classroom assessment will take place based on Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement. Your tutor will observe your progress during the course and provide you with supportive and encouraging feedback. You will be expected to keep a record of your own progress and achievements by, for example, photographing your outcomes and reflecting on what you have learnt. Your tutor will support and guide you through this.
All materials and equipment necessary for the course will be provided. There will be an additional fee should you wish to produce large ceramic pieces.
You will be taught by a skilled teacher.
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Fees
16-18 years old, no tuition fees apply to Full Time courses and fees subject to confirmation. Additional costs applicable to BHS courses.
For all two year courses fees shown above are per year.
Aged 19+ and planning to take a level 3 or above a different fee may apply. You may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan.
All HE courses (full and part time) are subject to tuition fees.
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