SCULPTURE + CERAMICS

8TH GRADE | FALL & SPRING SEMESTER

In one semester, you’ll explore your creativity through sculpture + other artistic media. Most importantly, how 3 dimensional art is created and planned through 2 dimensional practices. You’ll learn about famous artists; old + new, how art impacts culture, skills + techniques to be a successful artist, + how to think creatively about the design process. You’re given the freedom to design your projects in a manner that reflects your individual personality + interests.

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

Studio assignments: Non traditional sculptures from found media, mobiles, relief carving.
Clay Projects: Texture stamp/roller, pinch pot, coil, slab construction, and pottery wheel.
Sketchbook
Do Now assignments
Daily class participation
Critique + Reflections

GRADING

Each studio project will be graded by rubric. Rubrics will be used for student self-assessment as well as instructor assessment. Do now activities, critiques, reflections, and a weekly evaluation will make up the remainder of your grade.

Each category is weighted as follows:

PROJECTS - 65%

SKETCHBOOK / DO NOW - 20%

CRITIQUE / WEEKLY EVALUATION - 15%

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