intro-to-clay

as an introductory course to the study of clay and ceramics history, each student will be exposed to a wide range of information focusing on construction of ceramic objects, appreciation and understanding of ceramic objects from around the world, and an opportunity to explore & build your creative approach to the visual arts.

interactive notebook link - you will use this extensively in this course

SCHEDULE FOR END OF TRI 2

LAST DAY FOR WET CLAY: FEBRUARY 27th, 2015

3:00 PM - NO EXCEPTIONS

LATE WORK DEADLINE HAS PASSED

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20th, 2015

(Handbuilding Projects, Wheel Retests, and Notebooks)

current assignment:

creature shaker project: introduced 2/17 & due 2/27

project description
pacing guide
grading rubric
introduction presentation
animal symbolism - day 2 video (hosted on youtube)
creature shaker demonstrations

previous assignment:

first group: 1/5 - 1/23

second group:

establish focus groups - 3 weeks for each given unit
- first unit: 1/5 - 1/23
- second unit: 1/26 - 2/12
  - handbuilding - unit pacing guide / unit rubric
  - throwing - flipped learning support page / unit overview / unit rubric

previous assignments:

finish pinch pots and introduce texture roulettes
- handbuilding unit pacing guide
- make it better discussion - youtube

handbuilding vocabulary - p. 23
pinch pot construction procedure & sketches
stages of clay - definitions of slip & plastic clay by: 12/8

below you will find support resources for the following: