Ceramics 1, S25
Julia S.
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Semester Goals
Semester Goals
Initial Thoughts
Initial Thoughts
Like other art forms such as drawing and painting, ceramics requires a planning and sketching process before creating your final product. Ceramics is different from other art forms I’m familiar with because it is building a 3D piece, rather than just using different mediums on paper. To stay organized this semester, I will use a physical planner for homework, and then track upcoming assignments on a digital planner. I also have a folder for this class so I can keep track of loose papers. Since I am new to ceramics, I will probably take inspiration from artists that I find online or other pieces created by past students. I take lots of inspiration from nature as well. I’d like to make some form of usable dish while experimenting with different textures, shapes, and colors this semester.
Final Reflection
Final Reflection
I am most proud of my coil pot because of the challenges that I pushed through to create a final product that I was happy with. Instead of just continuing with the two misshapen pots that I started with, I took the extra time to create a third pot that kept the dimensions I had planned out. I also really like the design on this pot because it is simple and personal.
I think the slab box was one of the most informative projects we did this semester. I had done pinch pots in past art classes throughout middle school, but this project got into more complex skills that helped me create a neat and polished piece. Learning how to connect two slabs, bevel to make a box, and carve out designs really helped me develop a better understanding of clay and ceramics.
My goal was to experiment with different textures, colors, patterns, and to begin understanding the basic techniques of ceramics. I was happy to have many opportunities to try different techniques—one project that helped me achieve this goal was the pinch pot project. While there were some guidelines, I had plenty of room to try different shapes and patterns. Another goal was to create a functional piece that I could use at home. I managed to make more than one piece, including my mug, mini mug, and several little pinch pots.
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