Course Title: Visual
Art Grade: 6
Unit: Clay
Vessels
Month Presented: Unit #3 Unit Length
(in weeks): 2
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Essential Question (s): How can a functional vessel be created using the medium of clay? How did the ancient Egyptians use vessels? How can texture be incorporated into a ceramic piece?
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Learning Objectives: To explore and improve upon a wide variety of hand built and wheel thrown clay techniques. To improve problem solving and creative thinking skills To understand the process involved in creating a finished ceramic piece. To understand how ancient Egyptians used vessels in their lives. |
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Skills: Gross and Fine Motor (manipulation of clay/glazing) Problem Solving Creative Thinking Self-analysis and Assessment Critical thinking |
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Instructional Strategies & Activities: Introduce clay techniques. Introduce Egyptian Canopic Jars. Hand built and wheel demonstrations. Discussion of functional vs./ non-functional. Discussion of 3-D vs. 2-D. Students plan out ideas on paper and individually create final art work. Demonstration of decorating and glazing techniques. |
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Materials Utilized: Low Fire Clay Clay tools/ texture tools Pottery Wheels Glazes Kiln Brushes |
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Assessment Strategies: Analysis of Design, Craftsmanship, Effort, Creativity, and use of 3-D form. Analysis of Written and Verbal Critique. |