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Ceramics (SCP) 882
form and surface

TIME FRAME:
GRADE: 9-12
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL:

01.4 THE ARTS - VISUAL ART --- 01.4.1.9.1 --- 01.4.1.9.2 --- 01.4.2.9.1 --- 01.4.2.9.2 --- 01.4.3.9.1 --- 01.4.3.9.2
01.4 THE ARTS - VISUAL ART --- 01.4.4.9.1 --- 01.4.4.9.2 --- 01.4.4.9.3 --- 01.4.5.9.1 --- 01.4.5.9.2 --- 01.4.5.9.3
01.4 THE ARTS - VISUAL ART --- 01.4.5.9.4 --- 01.4.6.9.1
06.0 PHYSICAL EDUCATION



1. What is form?
2. What is surface?
3. How does form relate to surface and aesthetics?



This unit emphasizes consideration and creation of aesthetically pleasing ceramic surfaces that may be functional or non-functional in nature, as well as the consideration and application of applied, incised, and impressed textures. Basic forming techniques such as slab, pinch, coil and wheel throwing and a number of variations on these basic techniques are explored and practiced in this investigation of form and surface.



Students will develop the ability to:
-- determine the appropriate means of surface treatment for functional ware,
-- plan and design appropriate surface treatments to fit a sculptural form.



All students will:

-- complete a functional vessel with surface texture and surface decoration appropriate to the surface and function,
--- plan and create a ceramic sculpture with surface treatment appropriate to the sculptural form.





1. Homework is used as a formative and summative evaluation tool.
2. Matching, fill in the blank, and short answer quizzes are used to access concrete information such as vocabulary, equipment use, and procedures.
3. Project evalutaions may take the form of group critiques, rating scales, written evaluations,and teacher interviews.
4. A collection of ceramic pieces is a demonstration of skills learned and of personal and asthetic growth. This body of work stands as a visual record of the creative process experience throughout the semester.
5. Group discussions give insight into the creative process and problem-solving, providing an avenue for learning, how to talk about art, how to view art, and how to improve skills.



1. Visit to a potter's studio or the Community Center for the Art Cermics studio at the University of Connecticut.
2. Virtual museum tours and discussion of visuals via slides.



Blandino, B., (1984) Coiled Pottery. Radnor, PA. Chilton.
Branfman, S., (1991) Raku. Iola WI. Krause Publications.
Burleson, M., (2001) The Ceramic Glaze Handbook.
Casson, M., (1977) The Art and Craft of the Potter. Woodbury, NY. Barron's
Educational Series.
Chappell, J., (1977) The Potter's Complete Book of Clay and Glazes. New York, NY.
Watson-Guptill.
Clark, K., (1983) The Potter's Manual. Edison, NJ. Chartwell Books.
Fraser, H., (1979) Glazes for the Craft Potter. Westervile, OH. A&C Black.
Luchessi, B., (1979) Modeling the Head in Clay. New NY. Watson -Guptill.
Nelson, G., (2002) Ceramics: A Potter's Handbook (6th Edition) New York,
NY, Wadsworth.
Peterson, S., (1992) The Craft and Art of Clay. Englewood Cliffs, NY. Prentice Hall.
Shafer, T., (1976) Pottery Decoration. New York, NY, Watson-Guptill.
Tourtillott, S. ed., (1992) 500 Bowls. Asheville, NC. Lark Books.
Warshaw, J., (2003) The Practical Potter. London, England. Hermes House




Suggested video:
Maria: Indian Pottery Maker of San Ildefonso, National Park Service Film