"The Shape I'm In"
Key Vocabulary:
Bisque, Clay, Firing, Form, Foot, Glaze, Kiln, Lip, Pinch Pots, Relief, Scoring, Slab Plates, Slip, Templates, Texture, Trimming
Approaches to Learning:
Thinking:
•applying knowledge and concepts— including logical progression of arguments
Reflection:
•self-awareness—including seeking out positive criticism, reflecting on areas of perceived limitation
•self-evaluation—including the keeping of learning journals and portfolios, reflecting at different stages in the learning process
Organisation:
•time management—including using time effectively in class, keeping to deadlines
•self-management—including personal goal setting, organization of learning materials
Collaboration:
•accepting others—including analysing others' ideas, respecting others' points of view, using ideas critically
*Activities are subject to change at teacher's discretion
Week 1 - Intro |
Distribute unit packs and outline of unit.
In small groups, brainstorm (5mins): How do humans use tools to shape our environment? (example: we used clay to create cups) Share answers as a class.
“Design has improved our lives.” Do you agree or disagree? Why? Note: Students may need to consider/understand what design is Consider form, function, aesthetics
View Task Specific Clarification here.
Allow 10-15 minutes to tidy up. Tables must be wiped down with a damp rag at least 2 times.
Homework: View the following slideshow to use as inspiration to plan your cup. Ceramic Cups: inspiration for decoration
View more presentations from Frank Curkovic.
View previous student work:
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Week 2 - Pinch Cups |
Students are further introduced to clay and form pinch pots with a hand wheel.
Homework: Students create plans for decorative cups (Ceramics planning sheet part 1) as pictured below. Refer to the slideshow again from week 1 for inspiration if required. Create a decorative design for your cup. Remember, you may use colour, texture or clay to add decorative techniques. Draw a handle design as well for your cup. Add required colour. The circle next to the cup is an aerial shot of the interior. Decorate that as well. Create 4 designs. This is a formative assessment for "section A" on the rubric. Refer to the slideshow again from week one for inspiration if needed. Add notes if required. You should consider if your cup will be for function, aesthetics or decoration. A successful level 7/8 on the rubric should be fully completed, neat, and in colour with attempts made to explore various techniques and styles.
If you need the planning sheet, you may download and print it from here: MS Art Gr8U3-Ceramics Planning Sheet part 1.pdf
MS Art Gr8-Ceramics Plate Planner.pdf
View previous student work here.
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Week 3 - Trimming Cups |
Students share plans with at least 2 peers.
Homework: View the following slideshow on ceramic plates to use as inspiration for your own plan.
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Week 4 - Glazing Cups |
Students continue decorating and glazing their cup.
Homework: Students create decorative plans for plates (Ceramics planning sheet part 2) as pictured below. Refer to the slideshow again from week 3 for inspiration if required. Create a decorative design for your slab plate below. Remember, you may use colour, texture or clay to add decorative techniques. Add required colour. Create 4 designs. This is a formative assessment for "section A" on the rubric. Refer to the slideshow again from week 3 for inspiration if needed. Add notes if required. You should consider if your cup will be for function, aesthetics or decoration. A successful level 7/8 on the rubric should be fully completed, neat, and in colour with attempts made to explore various techniques and styles. (You may decide if you wish to have your cup and plate match. Extra marks are not given for matching pieces.) If you have lost or misplaced the planning sheet, you may download and print it from here: MS Art Gr8U3-Ceramics Planning Sheet part 2.pdf
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Week 5 - Slab Plates |
Students share their plate plans. Students create a slab plate and glaze their work.
Homework: Research/Writing Task - Has design improved our lives? Why or why not?
If you have lost or misplaced the writing sheet, you may download and print it from here: MS Art Gr8U3-Ceramics research task.pdf
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Week 6 - cont'd |
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Homework: continue with writing task (Has design improved our lives? Why or why not?)
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Week 7 - Glazing Slab Plates |
Writing task due. Students continue glazing their work.
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Week 8 |
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Week 9 |
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Week 10 - Presentation, Reflection & Evaluation |
You will need to include an artist statement/self reflection with your piece. In paragraph form, please answer the questions below and include relevant key vocabulary used in class. You should have an introductory and concluding statement. Please provide detailed examples to support your statements.
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