ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
Why is touch an important sense?
How has touch been influenced by technology?
How can we satisfy our desire for touch?
How does texture influence the meaning of artworks?
RATIONALE:
Many people search for connection to the earth and ceramics is one of the ways we can do this in a creative way. By the end of this unit students will understand how important it is to address this need of touch in productive, healthy ways.
ASSIGNMENT
Requirements:
Prep:
Importance of touch- 5 points
Meaning of textures- 5 points
Create an artwork that evokes meaning through texture
Abstract- 5 points
Fits in the palm of hand- 5 points
Is representative of an emotion that you feel- 5 points
Explanation- 5 points
Document everyday textures
Photos- 5 points
Descriptions- 5 points
Textured Cube:
Process Steps- 14 points
Slabs- 5 points
Construction- 5 points
Coils- 5 points
Textures- 5 points
Glaze- 5 points
Reflections:
Self- 5 points
Total points: 87
Prep:
Importance of touch- 5 points
Meaning of textures- 5 points
Create an artwork that evokes meaning through texture
Abstract- 5 points
Fits in the palm of hand- 5 points
Is representative of an emotion that you feel- 5 points
Explanation- 5 points
Document everyday textures
Photos- 5 points
Descriptions- 5 points
Textured Cube:
Process Steps- 14 points
Slabs- 5 points
Construction- 5 points
Coils- 5 points
Textures- 5 points
Glaze- 5 points
Reflections:
Self- 5 points
Total points: 87
PREP
DOCUMENT EVERYDAY TEXTURES
TEXTURED CUBE
STEPS
STEP ONE:
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STEP THREE:
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STEP FIVE:
Smooth balanced to Rough |
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