Essential Questions:
How has pottery contributed to the development of civilizations?
What qualities must a piece of ceramics have in order for it to be considered functional?
WHY?
Technical Skills:
Slump Molding
Slab Building
Making Handles
Majolica
Art Concept:
Design and Function
Life:
Craftsmanship
Paying attention to detail
Time Management
Paitence
ASSIGNMENT
Create a dinner set using slump molding and slab building. All pieces must be unified and have a theme. Must have high levels of craftsmanship.
Requirements:
Prep:
Glaze/surface sketch- 5 points
Forming:
Bowl ready for bisque- 5 points
Plate ready for bisque- 5 points
Darted Mug with handle ready for bisque- 5 points
Surface:
Bowl Surface complete- 5 points
Plate Surface Complete- 5 points
Darted Mug w/handle Surface Complete- 5 points
Requirements:
Prep:
Glaze/surface sketch- 5 points
Forming:
Bowl ready for bisque- 5 points
Plate ready for bisque- 5 points
Darted Mug with handle ready for bisque- 5 points
Surface:
Bowl Surface complete- 5 points
Plate Surface Complete- 5 points
Darted Mug w/handle Surface Complete- 5 points
Craftsmanship:
Homework:
“Pottery Is the New Yoga!” - 5 points
Reflection:
Self- 5 points
Peer- 5 points
Total Points: 60
“Pottery Is the New Yoga!” - 5 points
Reflection:
Self- 5 points
Peer- 5 points
Total Points: 60
PREP
Contemporary Potters
SKETCH
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FORMING
SLUMP BOWL
SLUMP PLATE
DARTED MUG W/HANDLE
SURFACE
HOMEWORK
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