Why Study This Course?
Are you a self-motivated artist looking to push your ceramic skills to the next level? This Advanced Practice pathway is designed for you. You’ll develop your individual creative professional practice through hands-on experience, tailored guidance, and opportunities to exhibit and sell your work. This course is perfect for those who want to become practicing professionals and structure their own learning with expert support.
The Advanced Practice pathway offers a hands-on, skills-focused approach. You will:
Develop your creative professional practice.
Organise group exhibitions.
Arrange the sale of your work through the college gallery.
Receive personalised guidance from an experienced tutor.
This course covers:
Research: Exploring and expanding your knowledge of ceramic art.
Ideas development: Generating and refining your creative concepts.
Practice/technique: Honing your skills in various ceramic techniques.
Professional practice: Developing your career as a ceramic artist.
Reflection: Critically evaluating your work and progress.
Adding context to your work: Understanding the historical and contemporary context of your art.
Creating a personal style: Developing a unique artistic voice.
Learning how to develop an idea: Mastering the process of bringing your ideas to life.
Promoting yourself and your practice: Building your brand and reaching your audience.
The Advanced Practice pathway offers a hands-on, skills-focused approach. You will:
Develop your creative professional practice.
Organise group exhibitions.
Arrange the sale of your work through the college gallery.
Receive personalised guidance from an experienced tutor.
Entry is by interview only.
You should have a strong portfolio and sketchbooks showing practical, technical, and reflective skills in ceramics or a related discipline.
You may be asked to complete a pre-interview task.
A Level 3 qualification in a related discipline is an advantage, but not essential if your portfolio demonstrates the required level of skill.
Your progress will be assessed through Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) and regular discussions with your tutor. You'll track your practice through written notes and tutor feedback, gauging your progression and personal development. This course can lead to further professional development in the field of ceramics.
No food or drink is allowed in the studio; a nearby hub area is available for snacks and drinks.
The cost of slip, glazes and kiln firings are included with the cost of the clay, which you can buy as needed from the technicians’ office.
You will need an FFP3 mask for glazing, also available to buy from the technicians’ office.
Please allow 15 minutes at the end of the class to tidy up.
For information on course fees and how to get additional help to pay for them look at our How to Pay for Your Course section.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.