OwlsCeramics I

Project Goal & Lesson Objectives• GLE 1.1.2: Creates analyzes and evaluates the elements of

visual arts when producing a work of art.▫ Elements and Principles of Design: Shape/Form

• GLE 1.1.4: Creates, analyzes, and evaluates the elements of visual arts when producing a work of art.▫ Elements and Principles of Design: Texture

• GLE 1.1.7: Creates, analyzes, and evaluates repetition/pattern, contrast, variety, balance, movement/rhythm, proportion, emphasis/dominance, and harmony/unity in a work of art▫ Repetition/pattern, symmetry

• GLE 1.2.1: Analyzes and applies the skills and techniques of visual arts to create original works of arts in two and/or three dimensions▫ Creating an original project

Assignment•Make a ceramic owl. All of the

handbuilding methods will be used in this project.

Instructions

•Use 2 pinch pots and join with a coil▫HINT same

method as vases•Wall thickness

should be about ¼ inch▫Bottom: 1 lb.▫Top: ½ to ¾ lb.

1/3 height

2/3 height

Owl Characteristics •Must have…..

▫Eyes▫Beak▫Talons▫Tail▫Wings▫Feather texture

On body On wings Around eyes

•Ears are optional

•Pinch▫Body ▫Feathers

•Coil▫Ears▫Beak▫Talons

•Slab▫Wings▫Tail

Handbuilding Methods

Tips for Success

•Use the short tail and talons to balance the owl

•REMEMBER to drill a hole in the base!!!

Grading Rubric

•Craftsmanship•Detail and

Creativity•Symmetry•Owl

Characteristics•Raised and Carved

Surfaces

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Graded on a 3, 2, 1, 0 scaleX 2 [Maximum points = 30]

Final Product• Turn in a bisqued owl (30 pts)• Rough draft drawing with teacher signature and

student name (1 bonus point)• Self Evaluation with response and reflection

• You have the option to glaze but it won’t be graded