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CERAMICSLEVEL 1

CERAMIC WORKSHEET: GENERAL INFORMATIONThe term “pottery” refers to any type of ceramic ware that is made from clay and hardened by fire.

The three main types of pottery are:

1. Earthenware

2. Stoneware

3. Porcelain

Clay Building Methods: There are five methods of working with clay

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Stages of Clay

1. Plastic:

2. Leather hard:

3. Bone dry:

Stages of Ceramic Ware:

1. Greenware:

2. Bisqueware:

3. Glazeware:

General Vocabulary:

Slip

Plasticity

Pyrometric Cones

Grog

Kiln

Glaze

Underglaze

Foot

Template

Wedging

Throwing

Tools:Clean-up tool

Rib

Smoothing tool

Needle tool

Fettling knife

Loop tool

BEGINNING ASSIGNMENT: PERSONALIZED MUGYour Objective is to create a ceramic vessel by forming a slab of clay around a cylindrical form. The surface of the vessel will be embellished with a pattern created through impressions from stamps and clay carving techniques. The vessel will be finished off with a ring foot and a handle.

The VesselThe vessel must meet the following requirements:1. It must be constructed around the provided cylinder form.2. It must include your first name carved somewhere on the surface of the mug3. It must contain a vertical or horizontal patterned surface created with impressions from stamps and carvings.4. It must have a raised ring foot on which it stands.5. It must have some style of handle

CERAMICS GRADING RUBRIC5 Excellent:1. The ceramic piece exceeds the expected and

exceeds all of the assignment requirements.2. The ceramic pice demonstrates outstanding

craftsmanship in the build and finish of the piece and an excellent understanding of technical aspects of the ceramic process;• clean smooth edges• all parts attached properly• thickness and hollow forms considered

3. The design shows thought, effort, purpose and originality with a strong sense of detail and complexity with a well composed form and a clear center of interest and no distracting elements and a high degree of construction challenge.

4 Strong:1. The ceramic form shows strong understanding

in what is expected in the assignment and exceeds all of the assignment requirements.

2. Craftsmanship is good and shows overall good effort with good technique in terms of construction• edges and finish may not be the best possible.• all parts attached properly• thickness and hollow forms considered

3. Somewhat lacking in originality, thought and intent with some detail and complexity in design and an average level of construction challenge.

3 Capable:1. The ceramic form shows a basic understanding

in what is expected in the assignment and meets the minimum expected requirements.

2. Craftsmanship is adequate and demonstrates a basic understanding of ceramic build techniques.• edges are rough and unfinished• most parts attached properly

3. There is very little detail or originality in the concept and/or little to no construction challenge.

2 Limited:1. the ceramic piece is below average, poor

technique, not properly constructed to survive the firing process and parts not properly attached using the score slip and weld method.

2. Poor craftsmanship with no understanding of ceramic build techniques.

3. Lacks any originality in concept or detail characteristics with little to no construction challenge.

1 Unacceptable:1. No effort. Last minute, not worthy of high

school ceramics.2. No evidence of thought in either the design or

the construction with little to no technique or thought in the design.

NAME: _______________________________PERIOD:______________

INITIAL CONSTRUCTION (GREENWARE) RESPONSE FOR PERSONALIZED MUG:

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:

As your first assignment in ceramics, did you find this project more challenging than you expected, or less challenging? Give a reason for your answer.

Teacher Assessment:

Craftsmanship 5

Greenware Response 5

TOTAL 15

Self Assessment:

5 - Excellent4 - Strong3 - Capable2 - Limited1 - Unacceptable

ON A RUBRIC OF 1-5 I DESERVE

Explain why you gave yourself the score you did in the self assessment and how your piece demonstrates how you deserve this as a grade. (Use the rubric on the front of this form.)

MAKE SURE YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IS ON YOUR PROJECT.

NAME: _______________________________PERIOD:______________

FINAL RESPONSE FOR PERSONALIZED MUG:ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:

If you were to do this project again, retrospectively (looking back and knowing what you now know), would you do anything differently? Describe why that may or may not be the case.

As your first ceramics assignment, what did you find most enjoyable about this assignment? What did you find most difficult?

Requirements 5

Vessel Surface Design 5

Glazeware Response 5

Drawing 5

TOTAL 20

GRADE:

DRAW YOUR FINISHED PROJECT IN THE BOX PROVIDED.

LEVEL ONE ASSIGNMENT: FISH OR BIRD WHISTLEYour Objective is to create a ceramic functional whistle that has the form of a fish or bird situated on an environmental base.

The Whistle must meet the following requirements:1. It must be a functional whistle with the mouthpiece incorporated into the design of a fish or bird.2. The bird or fish must contain surface texture through the use of added and subtractive elements, with at least

three textural changes.3. Include constructed, not merely carved or impressed, facial features.4. The bird or fish must be placed on a base which contains environmental visual imagery.5. It must include a body which is not smaller than a lemon and no larger than a softball.

CERAMICS GRADING RUBRIC5 Excellent:1. The ceramic piece exceeds the expected and

exceeds all of the assignment requirements.2. The ceramic pice demonstrates outstanding

craftsmanship in the build and finish of the piece and an excellent understanding of technical aspects of the ceramic process;• clean smooth edges• all parts attached properly• thickness and hollow forms considered

3. The design shows thought, effort, purpose and originality with a strong sense of detail and complexity with a well composed form and a clear center of interest and no distracting elements and a high degree of construction challenge.

4 Strong:1. The ceramic form shows strong understanding

in what is expected in the assignment and exceeds all of the assignment requirements.

2. Craftsmanship is good and shows overall good effort with good technique in terms of construction• edges and finish may not be the best possible.• all parts attached properly• thickness and hollow forms considered

3. Somewhat lacking in originality, thought and intent with some detail and complexity in design and an average level of construction challenge.

3 Capable:1. The ceramic form shows a basic understanding

in what is expected in the assignment and meets the minimum expected requirements.

2. Craftsmanship is adequate and demonstrates a basic understanding of ceramic build techniques.• edges are rough and unfinished• most parts attached properly

3. There is very little detail or originality in the concept and/or little to no construction challenge.

2 Limited:1. the ceramic piece is below average, poor

technique, not properly constructed to survive the firing process and parts not properly attached using the score slip and weld method.

2. Poor craftsmanship with no understanding of ceramic build techniques.

3. Lacks any originality in concept or detail characteristics with little to no construction challenge.

1 Unacceptable:1. No effort. Last minute, not worthy of high

school ceramics.2. No evidence of thought in either the design or

the construction with little to no technique or thought in the design.

NAME: _______________________________PERIOD:______________

GREENWARE RESPONSE FOR WHISTLE:ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:

Describe your experience in achieving sound with your whistle.

What part of the build of this project do you feel was the most successful and why? What part do you feel was the least successful and why?

Teacher Assessment:

Craftsmanship 5

Greenware Response 5

TOTAL 15

Self Assessment:

5 - Excellent4 - Strong3 - Capable2 - Limited1 - Unacceptable

ON A RUBRIC OF 1-5 I DESERVE

Explain why you gave yourself the score you did in the self assessment and how your piece demonstrates how you deserve this as a grade. (Use the rubric on the front of this form.)

MAKE SURE YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IS ON YOUR PROJECT. NAME:

NAME: _______________________________PERIOD:______________

FINAL RESPONSE FOR WHISTLE:ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:

Describe your project in complete sentences. Be sure to include color, value, texture, line, form and space. Do not describe the process, but instead, the visual design. Use detail as if you were attempting to help a blind person visualize your piece.

Are you pleased with the outcome and did you enjoy this project?

If you were to do this project again what improvements would you make?

GRADE:

Requirements 5

Design Detail and Originality 5

Glazeware Response 5

Drawing 5

TOTAL 20

DRAW YOUR FINISHED PROJECT IN THE BOX PROVIDED.

LEVEL ONE ASSIGNMENT: RIVER ROCK

Semester final, part A

This is the construction portion of your studio final; it is completed several weeks in advance, bisque fired, then kept safely in your locker until the final weeks of the semester when you complete the surface design. The surface design is part B, the main portion of the final.

In order to ensure that each of you has a project that made it safely through the bisque firing process, we are completing the construction portion (part A) several weeks in advance. This will allow you time to remake it in case of a mishap.

You must have the completed bisqueware final river rock project by the following date__________________________

Procedure for part A of your final:Construct the project according to the demonstration directions. These directions are also reiterated on a form that is available as a handout.

When complete, put your name and period on the bottom and put it on the greenware shelf to be bisque fired.

Draw a rendering of your three related icons and your proposed handle in the box.

BEGINNING ASSIGNMENT: RIVER ROCKYour Objective is to create a ceramic vessel by forming a slab of clay around a river rock. The surface of the vessel will be painted with a pattern created through the use of three related icons based upon a theme. The handle of the rock will be a representation of the theme demonstrated by the three repeating icons on the surface.

The VesselThe vessel must meet the following requirements:1. It must be constructed around your chosen rock form.2. It must have a three dimensional handle that represents your theme.3. The rock must have a ring foot and a flange that holds the lid in place.

CERAMICS GRADING RUBRIC5 Excellent:1. The ceramic piece exceeds the expected and

exceeds all of the assignment requirements.2. The ceramic pice demonstrates outstanding

craftsmanship in the build and finish of the piece and an excellent understanding of technical aspects of the ceramic process;• clean smooth edges• all parts attached properly• thickness and hollow forms considered

3. The design shows thought, effort, purpose and originality with a strong sense of detail and complexity with a well composed form and a clear center of interest and no distracting elements and a high degree of construction challenge.

4 Strong:1. The ceramic form shows strong understanding

in what is expected in the assignment and exceeds all of the assignment requirements.

2. Craftsmanship is good and shows overall good effort with good technique in terms of construction• edges and finish may not be the best possible.• all parts attached properly• thickness and hollow forms considered

3. Somewhat lacking in originality, thought and intent with some detail and complexity in design and an average level of construction challenge.

3 Capable:1. The ceramic form shows a basic understanding

in what is expected in the assignment and meets the minimum expected requirements.

2. Craftsmanship is adequate and demonstrates a basic understanding of ceramic build techniques.• edges are rough and unfinished• most parts attached properly

3. There is very little detail or originality in the concept and/or little to no construction challenge.

2 Limited:1. the ceramic piece is below average, poor

technique, not properly constructed to survive the firing process and parts not properly attached using the score slip and weld method.

2. Poor craftsmanship with no understanding of ceramic build techniques.

3. Lacks any originality in concept or detail characteristics with little to no construction challenge.

1 Unacceptable:1. No effort. Last minute, not worthy of high

school ceramics.2. No evidence of thought in either the design or

the construction with little to no technique or thought in the design.

NAME: _______________________________PERIOD:______________

GREENWARE RESPONSE FOR RIVER ROCK BOX:ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:

What is the theme of your river rock design and how do the handle and three icons depict that theme?

Teacher Assessment:Handle Design 5

Craftsmanship 5

Written Response 5

TOTAL 20

Self Assessment:

5 - Excellent4 - Strong3 - Capable2 - Limited1 - Unacceptable

ON A RUBRIC OF 1-5 I DESERVE

MAKE SURE YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IS ON YOUR PROJECT.

CULTURAL MOTIF RESEARCH FORM AND WORKSHEET

ProcedureThrough various resources, observe different shapes, forms, and styles from several ethnic cultures. Not specific characteristics in architecture, mosaics, garments, etc. Consider making this assignment very personal, such as researching the designs of your own ethnic heritage.On the back of this form, draw some motifs, (both original and modified/simplified versions) that you may want to consider for your box design.Choose a favorite and wait for me to come to your table to approve your design and give you the template paper.

Use the following samples as your format for working out your ideas:

CULTURAL MOTIF RESOURCE FORM AND WORKSHEET

Use the boxes below to work out possible designs. Be sure to jot down the culture from which the ideas are derived.

LEVEL 1 ASSIGNMENT: CULTURAL BOX

Your Objective is to create a slab box that exhibits a culturally inspired symmetrical image on all four sides.

The box must meet the following five requirements:1. It must be constructed according to the templates provided.2. It must have a repeated symmetrical cultural image on all four sides.3. The image must be applied in relief, not merely carved onto the surface.4. The cut lid must be incorporated into the design of the image.5. The design must be based on a historical cultural motif.

CERAMICS GRADING RUBRIC5 Excellent:1. The ceramic piece exceeds the expected and

exceeds all of the assignment requirements.2. The ceramic pice demonstrates outstanding

craftsmanship in the build and finish of the piece and an excellent understanding of technical aspects of the ceramic process;• clean smooth edges• all parts attached properly• thickness and hollow forms considered

3. The design shows thought, effort, purpose and originality with a strong sense of detail and complexity with a well composed form and a clear center of interest and no distracting elements and a high degree of construction challenge.

4 Strong:1. The ceramic form shows strong understanding

in what is expected in the assignment and exceeds all of the assignment requirements.

2. Craftsmanship is good and shows overall good effort with good technique in terms of construction• edges and finish may not be the best possible.• all parts attached properly• thickness and hollow forms considered

3. Somewhat lacking in originality, thought and intent with some detail and complexity in design and an average level of construction challenge.

3 Capable:1. The ceramic form shows a basic understanding

in what is expected in the assignment and meets the minimum expected requirements.

2. Craftsmanship is adequate and demonstrates a basic understanding of ceramic build techniques.• edges are rough and unfinished• most parts attached properly

3. There is very little detail or originality in the concept and/or little to no construction challenge.

2 Limited:1. the ceramic piece is below average, poor

technique, not properly constructed to survive the firing process and parts not properly attached using the score slip and weld method.

2. Poor craftsmanship with no understanding of ceramic build techniques.

3. Lacks any originality in concept or detail characteristics with little to no construction challenge.

1 Unacceptable:1. No effort. Last minute, not worthy of high

school ceramics.2. No evidence of thought in either the design or

the construction with little to no technique or thought in the design.

NAME: _______________________________PERIOD:______________

GREENWARE RESPONSE FOR CULTURAL BOX:ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:

Did your project turn out as you expected? If so, what made it successful? If not, how is it different?

Teacher Assessment:

Craftsmanship 5

Greenware Response 5

TOTAL 15

Self Assessment:

5 - Excellent4 - Strong3 - Capable2 - Limited1 - Unacceptable

ON A RUBRIC OF 1-5 I DESERVE

Explain why you gave yourself the score you did in the self assessment and how your piece demonstrates how you deserve this as a grade. (Use the rubric on the front of this form.)

MAKE SURE YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IS ON YOUR PROJECT.

NAME: _______________________________PERIOD:______________

FINAL RESPONSE FOR CULTURAL BOX:ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:

Describe your project in complete sentences: What does your design look like, and from what culture is it derived? Use detail as if you were attempting to help a blind person visualize your piece.

Requirements 5

Pattern Detail and Originality 5

Glazeware Response 5

Drawing 5

TOTAL 20

GRADE:

DRAW YOUR FINISHED PROJECT IN THE BOX PROVIDED.