Description:  Ceramics IV extends students' artistic understanding and experiences as introduced in Ceramics III.  Emphasis will be placed on the advanced development of compositional skills and imaginative use of the elements and principles of design in ceramics on a larger scale. This class is designed  to develop students' commitment to a self determined area of special interest.  Students will implement advanced forms of clay, glazes, tools, firing techniques to develop a series of artworks based on a personal style and theme.  The study and analysis of a variety of advanced ceramic arts and artists including the history of functional and non-functional ceramic will be emphasized.