Essential Questions: How has pottery contributed to the development of civilizations? What qualities must a piece of ceramics have in order for it to be considered functional? How does function change the forms we make?
WHY? Technical Skills: Slump Molding Slab Building
Art Concept: Design and Function
Life: Craftsmanship Paying attention to detail Time Management Paitence
ASSIGNMENT Create a dinner set using slump molding and slab building. All pieces must be unified and have a theme. Must have high levels of craftsmanship.
Requirements: Create 1 large plate Create 1 small plate Create 1 cup or bowl using slab or wheel All pieces must have elements that make them match. You will want to make more than 1 of each to be sure you have a matching set in the end.
Craftsmanship: All aspects of artwork were considered and patiently completed. All elements are properly scored and slipped. No cracks. Surface is intentional and planned. 200 More effort is needed in finishing techniques. Scoring and slipping is mostly successful. Surface could have been fine tuned. Some cracking. 175 Artwork shows careless concern with form. Cracks due to improper scoring and slipping. Surface is rough and texture has not been considered. 150
Effort: Used class time to the maximum. Always on task. Continually reflected on my progress and made adjustments when necessary. 50 Had difficulty focusing on the project most of the time. Easily distracted by others. Lack of motivation. 40 No concern with the quality of the work. No additional effort is noted other than to complete it. 30