Clay Favorites Box
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Beth Conover
Title: Clay Favorites Box
Grade: 7th
PA Academic Standards For The Arts And Humanities: 9.1.5.D-Describe and use knowledge of a specific style within each art form through a performance or exhibition of a unique work. 9.1.5.J- Apply traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing, and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others. 9.3.5.C- Classify works in the arts by forms in which they are found.
Objectives:
Knowledge: Students learn about clay construction and support. They will also learn about detailed clay molding. They will also learn about artist Jack Thompson and his sculptures.
Skill: Students learn how to use their creativity and knowledge to combine a few of their favorite things in an artistic and aesthetically pleasing way.
Attitude: Students learn to be aware of how construction is a vital key in clay building success. Students will also learn how important wedging clay is in\keeping their pieces alive and well in the kiln. The students will become aware of more clay sculpture artists in their environment and in Philadelphia.
Prepare ahead: Gather visuals, former student examples, information onJack Thompson, and supplies.
Prior knowledge: Students have some knowledge of the elements of art, and how to manipulate clay into pinch pots. They also have knowledge of glazing and what tools are needed to successfully manipulate clay.
Motivation:
Questions leading the students to discovery:
Demonstration: Okay, today we are going to be doing a unique project that was requested by one of your peers. I am going to show you a short slide show of some clay pieces and artists to give you some inspiration. You will be creating boxes out of clay that can hold important objects. So during this presentation you should be thinking of three items or objects that you really love or enjoy, because you will be molding three things onto the top of our clay boxes. Okay, so here are a few pictures of clay pieces I found. Do you see how detailed you can be with clay! I really want you to try and expand your knowledge of clay and your ability to form and manipulate clay. I also wanted to show you these few picture from an artist I really like. His name is Jack Thompson and he was my professor in college. He lives right around here. So I want you to be more aware of artists in your area.
So what do you think will be important when working with clay? That’s right you should be keeping your clay moist, and you can do that with adding slip or water, which should always be at your table while working with clay. I also want you to keep in mind texture. So you will be adding texture to at least one side of your box. We will be doing this by transferring textures of other objects into the clay. So what are some objects you think we may use? That’s right, we could use the clay cloths, or we could take lace or fabric, which all leave unique intricate designs on your clay.
So I have created a template for you so we conserve our clay, you will trace the lines on the clay and then cut them out. But what do your think we need to do first? That’s right, we need to roll our fabric or pattern onto the clay. Why do you think we have to do this step now and not after we cut out slabs out? Right, because if we roll it after our sides will not evenly fit together.
After you have your desired texture and all your clay pieces cut out you can assemble them using slip and the scoring method just like you would any piece of clay. Then I want you to make sure you have your name on the inside of the box and your class days. We will be letting the boxes get leather hard before we assemble our “favorites” so next class we can work on our miniatures and then the following class we will assemble them together.
Okay so just a reminder. Your favorites can range from food, to sports, or hobbies, or even your three initials. It is up to you to creatively combine your figures.
Visual Aids: Visuals of clay pieces (attached below).
Reference to art history:
Exemplars: Former student work and teacher’s example
Activity:
What will the students do?
Class 1: Roll texture onto clay slab, and begin to trace their templates and cut out walls. They will be able to begin assembling their boxes if they have time.
Class 2: Students will continue assembling their clay boxes.
Class 3: Students will begin molding their “favorites”
Class 4: Students will attach their “favorites” onto box lid and add any desired finishing touches before putting it onto the “clay to be fired” cart.
Supplies: Clay, clay tools, box template, canvas clothes, rolling pins, slip dishes, slip, glazes, paint brushes, and kiln.
Vocabulary: Assembly, construct, texture, slab, scoring, slip, vessel, and form.
Closure: Okay, so what did I say was important about building your box? What step should you have done before cutting your slabs out? Right, you should have rolled your texture onto the slap of clay. And remind me again how many “favorites”/miniatures you should have on your box? Right, you should have at least three (max four). *Remind students that they can do their initials instead of items*
PA Academic Standards For The Arts And Humanities: 9.1.5.D-Describe and use knowledge of a specific style within each art form through a performance or exhibition of a unique work. 9.1.5.J- Apply traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing, and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others. 9.3.5.C- Classify works in the arts by forms in which they are found.
Assessment Strategy: What assessment strategy tool will I use to evaluate the learning outcomes? I will be giving them an assessment paper that they will have to fill out, and on the back I will fill out a rubric that will determine their use of materials, how well they completed the project, and their ability to fill out the assessment page.
Correlated Activity? (What art activity will follow) Students will be observing from still lives and drawing with charcoal. I want them to be observing the cast shadows made from direct lighting. After observing and sketching only with line (no value) they will use charcoal to draw creating cast shadows. This will enforce their knowledge of shadow and lighting.
Interdisciplinary Domains: (for example) Art History: Making students aware ofother artists and three-dimensional work.
Reflections: I feel this lesson is successful, because it allows the students to use tactile learning while still involving their own favorite food or activity/ sport. This connection will give them more drive and determination to succeed and will result in a greater end product. I am hoping this freedom will allow their creativity to flourish and will benefit this experience.
Title: Clay Favorites Box
Grade: 7th
PA Academic Standards For The Arts And Humanities: 9.1.5.D-Describe and use knowledge of a specific style within each art form through a performance or exhibition of a unique work. 9.1.5.J- Apply traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing, and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others. 9.3.5.C- Classify works in the arts by forms in which they are found.
Objectives:
Knowledge: Students learn about clay construction and support. They will also learn about detailed clay molding. They will also learn about artist Jack Thompson and his sculptures.
Skill: Students learn how to use their creativity and knowledge to combine a few of their favorite things in an artistic and aesthetically pleasing way.
Attitude: Students learn to be aware of how construction is a vital key in clay building success. Students will also learn how important wedging clay is in\keeping their pieces alive and well in the kiln. The students will become aware of more clay sculpture artists in their environment and in Philadelphia.
Prepare ahead: Gather visuals, former student examples, information onJack Thompson, and supplies.
Prior knowledge: Students have some knowledge of the elements of art, and how to manipulate clay into pinch pots. They also have knowledge of glazing and what tools are needed to successfully manipulate clay.
Motivation:
Questions leading the students to discovery:
Demonstration: Okay, today we are going to be doing a unique project that was requested by one of your peers. I am going to show you a short slide show of some clay pieces and artists to give you some inspiration. You will be creating boxes out of clay that can hold important objects. So during this presentation you should be thinking of three items or objects that you really love or enjoy, because you will be molding three things onto the top of our clay boxes. Okay, so here are a few pictures of clay pieces I found. Do you see how detailed you can be with clay! I really want you to try and expand your knowledge of clay and your ability to form and manipulate clay. I also wanted to show you these few picture from an artist I really like. His name is Jack Thompson and he was my professor in college. He lives right around here. So I want you to be more aware of artists in your area.
So what do you think will be important when working with clay? That’s right you should be keeping your clay moist, and you can do that with adding slip or water, which should always be at your table while working with clay. I also want you to keep in mind texture. So you will be adding texture to at least one side of your box. We will be doing this by transferring textures of other objects into the clay. So what are some objects you think we may use? That’s right, we could use the clay cloths, or we could take lace or fabric, which all leave unique intricate designs on your clay.
So I have created a template for you so we conserve our clay, you will trace the lines on the clay and then cut them out. But what do your think we need to do first? That’s right, we need to roll our fabric or pattern onto the clay. Why do you think we have to do this step now and not after we cut out slabs out? Right, because if we roll it after our sides will not evenly fit together.
After you have your desired texture and all your clay pieces cut out you can assemble them using slip and the scoring method just like you would any piece of clay. Then I want you to make sure you have your name on the inside of the box and your class days. We will be letting the boxes get leather hard before we assemble our “favorites” so next class we can work on our miniatures and then the following class we will assemble them together.
Okay so just a reminder. Your favorites can range from food, to sports, or hobbies, or even your three initials. It is up to you to creatively combine your figures.
Visual Aids: Visuals of clay pieces (attached below).
Reference to art history:
Exemplars: Former student work and teacher’s example
Activity:
What will the students do?
Class 1: Roll texture onto clay slab, and begin to trace their templates and cut out walls. They will be able to begin assembling their boxes if they have time.
Class 2: Students will continue assembling their clay boxes.
Class 3: Students will begin molding their “favorites”
Class 4: Students will attach their “favorites” onto box lid and add any desired finishing touches before putting it onto the “clay to be fired” cart.
Supplies: Clay, clay tools, box template, canvas clothes, rolling pins, slip dishes, slip, glazes, paint brushes, and kiln.
Vocabulary: Assembly, construct, texture, slab, scoring, slip, vessel, and form.
Closure: Okay, so what did I say was important about building your box? What step should you have done before cutting your slabs out? Right, you should have rolled your texture onto the slap of clay. And remind me again how many “favorites”/miniatures you should have on your box? Right, you should have at least three (max four). *Remind students that they can do their initials instead of items*
PA Academic Standards For The Arts And Humanities: 9.1.5.D-Describe and use knowledge of a specific style within each art form through a performance or exhibition of a unique work. 9.1.5.J- Apply traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing, and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others. 9.3.5.C- Classify works in the arts by forms in which they are found.
Assessment Strategy: What assessment strategy tool will I use to evaluate the learning outcomes? I will be giving them an assessment paper that they will have to fill out, and on the back I will fill out a rubric that will determine their use of materials, how well they completed the project, and their ability to fill out the assessment page.
Correlated Activity? (What art activity will follow) Students will be observing from still lives and drawing with charcoal. I want them to be observing the cast shadows made from direct lighting. After observing and sketching only with line (no value) they will use charcoal to draw creating cast shadows. This will enforce their knowledge of shadow and lighting.
Interdisciplinary Domains: (for example) Art History: Making students aware ofother artists and three-dimensional work.
Reflections: I feel this lesson is successful, because it allows the students to use tactile learning while still involving their own favorite food or activity/ sport. This connection will give them more drive and determination to succeed and will result in a greater end product. I am hoping this freedom will allow their creativity to flourish and will benefit this experience.