Ceramics– Grades 10-12
District
2853
|
Month |
Content |
Performance Standards Addressed |
Skills for Student Achievement |
Assessment |
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Week
1 |
·
Intro
to Clay as an art medium Handbuilding Intro in Text pg. 9-12·
History
of clay objects as functional and records of society ·
Vocabulary: absorption, amorphous, china clay, clay,
earthenware, foot-grog, kneading, primary clay, plasticity, raw, secondary
clay, shrinkage, slip, stoneware, wedging Chapters 1-2 in Text·
Clay
prep, types and qualities of each |
Analysis
and Interpretation - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Creation
and Performance - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2 |
·
Hand
building areas 1-4 ·
Record
notes on presentations ·
Define
terms accurately ·
Lecture/discussion
on history and functions ·
Know
the differences between: ·
decorative
and functional ·
handbuilt,
wheel thrown and mass produced ·
primary
and secondary clays ·
organic
verses geometric ·
Eastern
and Western clay preparation methods ·
Apply
concepts in combination with experiments while handling the clay ·
Create
a pinch pot ·
Create
a texture that is aesthetically suited for the piece |
·
Completed
notes and worksheets ·
Maintenance
of resources to be used at later date for quiz or test ·
The
production of a pinch method pot ·
Critique
yourself and instructor |
|
Weeks
2-3 |
·
Chapter
3 in Text – pg. 28-35 ·
Coil
Pots ·
Techniques
of coil construction ·
Tools
used in coil construction ·
History
of coil construction in Western Hemisphere ·
Vocabulary: armature, bag-relief, bat, bone dry,
carving, coil, feathering, greenware, impressing, incising, porosity,
trimming, extruder ·
Procedures
used in construction of coil pots ·
Drying
procedure ·
Safety |
Analysis
and Interpretation - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Creation
and Performance - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding -
Benchmarks #1, #2 |
·
Coil
Pots ·
Complete
notes on lecture and completion of worksheets/terms ·
Discussions
and lecture of methods ·
Recognize
the differences between cultures and time periods ·
Influences
technology and tools have had on clay products ·
Construct
a series of coil pots working from sketches ·
Discussion
of successful and unsuccessful construction using terms appropriate to area ·
Use
of knowledge learned prior to construction ·
Use
of tools and equipment |
·
Examination
of sketches ·
Completed
notes and terms ·
Production
of coil method pottery ·
Observation
of tool and equipment operation. ·
Critique
yourself and instructor |
|
Weeks
4-5 |
·
Chapter
4 in Text – pg. 38-67 ·
Slab
Construction ·
Techniques
of slab construction ·
Tools
and equipment sued in slab construction ·
Handmade
to computer designed works ·
Methods
·
draped ·
cylinder ·
bag ·
box ·
small
and large ·
tiles ·
Clay
forms used in architecture ·
Vocabulary: burnish, leather hard, luting, pug,
roller, slab |
Analysis
and Interpretation - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Creation
and Performance - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2 |
·
Slab
Pots ·
Complete
notes on lecture and completion of terms ·
Discussion
of slab methods ·
Relate
current and past knowledge to current projects ·
Obtain
examples of large coil, slab or sculptural forms using clay ·
Construct
series of slab pots working from sketches ·
As
the series progresses, incorporate what has been learned into new more
advanced pieces ·
Push
the clay to the limits – EXPERIMENT! ·
Critique
as a large group |
·
Continuous
assessment of: A)
class
performance B)
time
management C)
respect
of others projects and persons self ·
Critique A)
progress B)
met
criteria for project C)
use
of medium |
|
Weeks
6-8 |
·
Chapter
5 in Text – pg. 68-105 ·
Potter’s
Wheel ·
Types
of wheels ·
Tools
used on t he wheel ·
Procedures
A)
Centering B)
Forming C)
Opening D)
Shaping ·
Removal
from the wheel ·
Designs
A)
decorative B)
functional ·
Safety ·
Trimming ·
Tools ·
Footing
while work is in progress ·
Re-centering
·
Handles ·
Shaping ·
Attaching ·
Drying
methods |
Analysis
and Interpretation - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Creation
and Performance - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding -
Benchmarks #1, #2 |
·
Complete
notes on lecture ·
Complete
terms associated with potter’s wheels ·
Know
appropriate tools and purpose ·
Know
types of wheels ·
Form
a cylinder following the correct steps ·
Experiment
with a variety of shapes formed from a cylinder ·
*
Usually less than 50% of finished pieces meet criteria for acceptable work ·
Determine
which tools are best suited for the trimming process ·
Observe
demonstration of trimming process ·
Use
observed skills ·
Know
the types of handles ·
Know
construction processes ·
Make
appropriate handles for pieces |
·
Observation A)
Following
steps in forming a cylinder B)
Proper
use of tools C)
Cleanup D)
Following
safety measures ·
Comprehension
of methods and terms associated with ceramics ·
Observation A)
following
steps B)
use
of tools ·
Comprehension
of the process ·
Observation ·
Technical
knowledge |
|
|
·
Covers ·
With
flange ·
Bowl
with flange ·
“Rose
petal” measuring with a ceramic caliper ·
Vocabulary: chuck, chum, collaring, fettle, jiggering,
sagging, throwing, throwing stick, tooth, welding |
Analysis
and Interpretation - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Creation
and Performance - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding -
Benchmarks #1, #2 |
·
Know
the types of covers and their uses ·
Know
how to construct each type ·
Make
an appropriate cover for the design ·
Covered
in the lessons |
·
Observation
of steps and techniques ·
Technical
knowledge |
|
Week
9 |
·
Chapter
6 in Text – pg. 106-114 ·
Design ·
Importance
of design as it relates to function ·
Form
should relate to material ·
Balance ·
Learning
hand/eye coordination ·
Contrast
as a design method to create an impact ·
Simplicity
to create a statement ·
Boldness
to create a statement ·
Proportion
and weight to add strength ·
Vocabulary: balance, contrast, harmony, proportion,
texture, weight, aesthetics |
Analysis
and Interpretation - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Creation
and Performance - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2, #3, #4 Understanding -
Benchmarks #1, #2 |
·
Identify
and use design elements and principals in construction of works ·
Identify
and use design elements and principles in critique of your work and that of
others ·
Use
constructive criticism ·
How
much growth has occurred |
·
Critique
Individual early to help guide late to assess progress |
|
Week
10 |
·
Chapter
7 in Text ·
Decorating
and Glazing ·
Types
of decoration used during the building, drying and firing processes ·
Safety
as related to glazing materials and kiln operation ·
Glaze
and slip application ·
Firing
Techniques · |