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Objectives:Shown Artwork by contemporary artists, students will be able to plan their project by researching and posting 3 images to their bulb page.
Using their ideation prompt, students will be able to design a slab container form that purposefully reflects the function it will be used for. Given Clay, students will be able to create a slab container which successfully implements the proper attaching techniques and 2 decorative techniques. Using Completed Project, students will be able to explain their process, by responding to the reflection questions on bulb. Slab Container Ideation: Treasure KeepersIn this Project, we will be exploring slab building and implementing decorations of both 2D and 3D aspects to clay. You will create a container to hold something important to you, aka your treasure. Your treasure could be anything: bottle cap collection, jewelry, candy stash, spare change, light, plants, gems, plush babies, model cars, etc.. Keep the function of the form in mind when designing your piece. Your piece must be correctly engineered (mitre corners with slipped and scored connections) and have at least 2 design elements to decorate your container (sgraffito, stencils, slip trailing, carving, textures, adding on).
1. Find at least 3 photos of inspiration and post them onto your SLAB CONTAINER bulb page. a. Describe in 1-2 sentences why you liked each piece. 2. Write a short paragraph about what you would like to use your container for (What will it hold). Some questions to consider: a. How do you plan to decorate your container to represent your treasure? Does it need to? b. What decorative techniques interested you the most? c. Why did you chose that item to be contained in a handmade container? d. How will your container keep your item safe? e. Does the form of the item effect the form of the container? Why or why not? f. Does your container need a lid? Why or Why not? 3. Draw at least 3 sketches of what you want your container to look like. Stuck in the designing phase? Visit HERE for more Form and Function Questions to Ask yourself Reflection:Students will answer the following questions on their Slab Container Bulb Page:
1. How does your container suit its function? Justify the decisions you made when constructing and decorating your piece. 2. What difficulties did you encounter while making your container? How did you solve/overcome these? 3. What surprised you about working with slabs of clay? If it was expected, what prior knowledge or experience did you apply to this projects to make it easier? 4. If you had the option to do this project again, what would you do differently? 5. Did you like the glaze color you selected? Why/why not? 6. What tips would you give to your peers about building with clay slabs? 7. What did you learn from this project that can help you in other projects as we continue making art in pottery?
Students will meet with teacher after research/sketch preparation to talk about their plan. This is the opportunity for answering any questions they still have.
At Project Critique, students will get the opportunity to receive feedback on their project from their peers. |