This course will introduce students to three-dimensional ceramic design using various clay bodies. Students will develop skills in the hand building of clay such as pinch, coil, and slab pots. Students will be introduced to the potter’s wheel and will learn to throw a simple cylinder. Both functional and decorative projects will be assigned. Designing the surface of pots using glazing and decorative techniques will also be taught. Students will be expected to exhibit and evaluate their own work.