CREATING
VAHSCR.CR.1 Visualize and generate ideas for creating works of art. (a,b)
VAHSCR.CR.2 Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan and create works of art. (a,b)
VAHSCR.CR.3 Engage in an array of processes, media, techniques, and technology through experimentation, practice, and persistence. (a,b,c,e)
VAHSCR.CR.4 Incorporate formal and informal components to create works of art. (a,b,c)
VAHSCR.CR.5 Reflect on, revise, and refine works of art considering relevant traditional and contemporary practices as well as artistic ideation. (a,b,c)
VAHSCR.CR.6 Keep an ongoing visual and verbal record to explore and develop works of art. (a,b,c)
PRESENTING
VAHSCR.PR.1 Plan, prepare, and present works of art for exhibition in school, virtual environment, and/or portfolio presentation. (b,c)
RESPONDING
VAHSCR.RE.1 Reflect on the context of personal works of art in relation to community, culture, and the world. (a,b)
VAHSCR.RE.2 Critique personal works of art and the artwork of others, individually and collaboratively, using a variety of approaches. (a)
VAHSCR.RE.3 Engage in the process of art criticism to make meaning and increase visual literacy. (a)
CONNECTING
VAHSCR.CN.1 Develop personal artistic voice through connecting uses of art within a variety of cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts. (a,b,c,d)
VAHSCR.CN.2 Develop life skills through the study and production of art (e.g. collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication). (a,b,c,d)
VAHSCR.CN.3 Utilize a variety of resources to understand how artistic learning extends beyond the walls of the classroom. (a,c)
Research different cultures that incorporate animal themes into their ceramics.
Complete a minimum of 4 sketches for your design.
Create two pinch pots and the needed additional body parts for your animals. You can have two different animals or two of the same.
Once your clay has reached the correct stage of dryness, leatherhard, you can attach the pieces using score and slip. Smooth out the seams.
Once complete set them out to dry so they can be fired.