PROJECT 2: Clay and Culture
DRIVING QUESTION: How has culture influenced my life and interests and how can my artwork reflect theSE influences on my life?
INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT:
Converging Cultures Film Clip:
http://www.learner.org/courses/globalart/theme/1/index.html
(works best in Internet Explorer) (30 minutes + class discussion)
http://www.learner.org/courses/globalart/theme/1/index.html
(works best in Internet Explorer) (30 minutes + class discussion)
RUBRICS AND ASSESSMENTS:
ceramic_sculpture_rubric.pdf | |
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What are the WOW requirements?
What is Additive and Subtractive?
The pinching and handbuilding (additive & subtractive) methods are two of the five major ceramic construction techniques.
Pinching is a great way to build pots; using additive or subtractive handbuilding techniques is a great way to create sculptures.
Pinching is a great way to build pots; using additive or subtractive handbuilding techniques is a great way to create sculptures.
Step By Step Process & Skills Demonstrations
In Class Demonstration #1: How to Use Newsprint as an Armature to Sculpt Upon
In Class Demonstration #2: How to Use Facial Molds as a Basis to Get Your Work Started
Video Demonstration #3: Sculpting Eyes in Clay (2 minutes)
In Class Demonstration #2: How to Use Facial Molds as a Basis to Get Your Work Started
Video Demonstration #3: Sculpting Eyes in Clay (2 minutes)
Video Demonstration #4: Sculpting a Mouth in Clay (3 minutes)
BRAINSTORMING/SKETCHING:
Brainstorming, Researching, Sketching Characters: (1 day)
EXTRA CREDIT: Learn How to Sculpt Clay Workshop:
How does one approach the entire process of sculpting in clay?
This may seem daunting, however, we have access to tips from one of the most famous living American sculptors today.
For extra credit you can spend about 2 hours with Chuck Oldham, a sculptor of 30+ years, and explore his online clay sculpting workshops and lessons at the website below.
This may seem daunting, however, we have access to tips from one of the most famous living American sculptors today.
For extra credit you can spend about 2 hours with Chuck Oldham, a sculptor of 30+ years, and explore his online clay sculpting workshops and lessons at the website below.