ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
How do you create a mug with clay?
What is the history of graffiti and why is it important?
What are some glazing techniques we can use?
What is function and why is it important to consider when making pottery?
How can we increase craftsmanship and how does this apply to life in general?
WHY?
Technical Skills:
Practice following complex multi-step procedures
Slab building techniques
Glaze techniques
Potters Wheel
Art Concept:
Graffiti Art
Understand the concept of function and
how that changes the work we make
Life:
Increase craftsmanship which
will increase our ability to focus on details
(can apply to everything we do, not just ceramics)
Make some money :)
ASSIGNMENT
Create a functional mug with a handle. We will be using graffiti design for inspiration.
Requirements:
Prep:
Artist Inspiration- 5points
Graffiti Design Sketch - 5 points
Forming:
Picture of Mug Complete- 5 points
Glazing:
Picture of Glazing Complete- 5 points
Craftsmanship:
Requirements:
Prep:
Artist Inspiration- 5points
Graffiti Design Sketch - 5 points
Forming:
Picture of Mug Complete- 5 points
Glazing:
Picture of Glazing Complete- 5 points
Craftsmanship:
Reflection:
Self reflection- 5 points
Peer analysis- 5 points
Total points: 35
Self reflection- 5 points
Peer analysis- 5 points
Total points: 35
INSPIRATION
FIND YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST
Use the following website links to find an artist that you absolutely love. Once you have found them complete the "Artist Inspiration" doc on Google Classroom.
