We build off of last lessons skills and essential understandings by creating coil pots. Students began by looking at last lessons creations, specifically the texture; questions such as: how was this made, why do I like this, and what does this mean to me were asked. We then went outside on a nature walk to find objects such as rocks, sticks, and leaves to make texture out of. After a short demo students were able to design and create their own pot with the help of their peers and the teachers. Essential Understanding: Artists and designers build off of their previous experiences with a medium and apply their understanding when creating new work. Outcomes:
After a demonstration students will be able to roll out clay coils as well as have an understanding of what a vessel is, how to stack coils on a round slab to create a base and walls as well as know the importance of and how to score and slip, creating vessels that stack well and soundly.
Once students have created coiled vessels they will be able to make a decision on what texture they’ll apply to their vessels and how. They will either bring, find or choose objects to apply texture which can be discussed openly and shared with their table groups.
Using the clay pieces, students will be able to identify and provide evidence of their learning.
Skills:
Self ideation and decision making through deciding what design, what textures, tools, etc.
Problem solving through trial and error.
Communication out of necessity (some tools/materials were only available if a student requested it).
Students began with their work from last lesson and their found objects. Certain students were inspired to design objects that went with the weather (it was 65 degrees and sunny) and others were just trying to get the idea of coil pots down.
This student wanted to make a pot that looked like a flower that they could plant flowers in. They created the bottom texture to look like the seeds of a sunflower by experimenting with a pinecone and the end of the straw. They considered function and aesthetic appeal when designing their pot. This student has a history of creating art with intent, however this time they helped other students create their pots for certain purposes such as putting jewelry in, or to use as a cereal bowl. The collaboration and support that students have for eachother grows each class, however was very obvious this class.
Students artistic styles could be seen from project to project, and certain students over the past four lessons have shown us what mediums they enjoy or dislike. With these students, certain ones dislike the sensory stimulation that clay gives them, so to counteract that we have gloves available.
This student has created a clear style through each medium, straight bold lines, smooth exact textures, and single bright colors is what he enjoys and can now be expected.