Ceramics 1 8-20-15 To do Welcome! Introductions. What to expect in your pottery studio class. First Day Shard Extension Assignment Reassembled Greek Amphora “Shrine with warrior paying respects”               Greek, Apulia, 340-330 BCE  Pottery Shards

Standard: Observe and learn to comprehend: 1. Visual art has inherent characteristics and expressive features. 1. 1.Nature of Visual Arts: Artists use close observation to understand objective reality. Content Objective: Get a feel for what the class will be like and require,and start our exploration of what makes a good functional or sculptural ceramic work. Language Objective: Students will write a sentence about where they believe their  shard originated. Activity: Shard Extension Handout

Ceramics 2 & 3 8-20-15                                   To Do 2: Cylinders handbuilt and wheel thrown 3: Stamps & Cylinders handbuilt and wheel thrown

Today’s Standards, Purpose, Activities & Notes Standard: Invent and discover to create 2. Assess and produce art with various materials and methods   a. Skillfully use a variety of techniques and media to create       works of art (DOK 1-4)   c. Create works of art that speak to personal artistic opinion in response to cultural contexts (DOK 3-4) Purpose: continue getting comfortable again at the potter's wheel by throwing cylinder forms. Create handbuilt cylindres emphasizing good design.

Deadlines Pottery 2: 1 Handbuilt or 2 thrown and trimmed Cylinders due Friday 8-29-14 Pottery 3: Stamps & Greenware Cylinders Thrown and trimmed or handbuilt due Friday 8-29-14

Activity: Cylinders PRODUCE! Creativity Craftsmanship Effort