Sgraffito Slab Box Symoblic Representation

SGRAFFITO SLAB BOX SYMOBLIC REPRESENTATION

Lesson Overview Students will construct a slab box that depicts a symbolic representation of them.

Learning Targets  Utilize and apply basic clay building techniques.  Understand and apply sgraffito as an art form.  Identify the seven stages of clay.

Essential Question  How can clay be used as a non-functional art form?

Higher Order Thinking Questions  What images does artist, Todd Barricklow, use in his own ceramic works?  What is the difference between functional and non-functional art?  What are the differences between a craftsman and an artist?

Vocabulary  Sgraffito: The process of removing a surface material to reveal a sub surface.  Slab: The use of flat pieces of clay to construct a form.  Score: Method of scratching the surface of clay in preparation of joining two pieces.  Slip: A saturated form of clay that is used on a scored surface to cement two pieces together.  Functional Art: Art that is created with some artistic design elements but can serve a purpose within daily life.  Non-functional Art: Art that is created with many artistic design elements but cannot serve a purpose within daily life. This type of art is usually hung or placed in a space for visual appreciation.  Craft: Expert handiwork, or done by hand. Most crafts are functional works. They are creations that satisfy everyday needs.  Glaze: A compositional balance of chemicals when placed at a high temperature changes color and physical appearance such as glass.

Assessment Project Requirements Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving  Use of symbolic images to represent the artist  Work aesthetically is complete  Non functional slab box construction  Size and scale of objects are appropriate Craftsmanship/ Techniques Critical Response   Correct use of tools and media Response to the project’s Higher Order Thinking Questions using advanced or  Use of Sgraffito appropriate art vocabulary and proper Productivity/ Self Direction paragraph structure  Uses time and resources well during the duration of the project