Name:  ______________________________________________________________________    Block:    ________________________  Ceramics  I                                                                                          Mrs.  Holtz  &  Mrs.  Duckworth    

 The  history  of  pottery  dates  back  millennia.    People  around  the  world  have  fired  or  baked  moist  clay  to  make  pots,  plates  and  ceramic  decorations  since  prehistoric  times.    Their  creations  were  not  only  aesthetic,  but  also  functional…  and  each  form  served  a  specific  purpose.        Your  Task:    You  will  research  pottery  from  various  periods  in  history,  analyze  how  form  worked  with  function,  and  then  create  your  own  culturally  inspired  ceramic  dish  set.    You  will  use  the  coil  construction  method  along  with  a  slump/hump  mold  technique.    Your  mugs  will  show  inspiration  from  historic  forms  but  have  an  updated  design  with  modern  elements.    Your  final  set  will  include  a  mug  and  bowl  or  plate.    What  is  a  set?    It  is  a  collection  of  articles  designed  for  use  together,  and  have  a  similar  nature,  design,  or  function.      These  pieces  display  a  unity  in  design  and  clearly  relate  to  each  other.      PLANNING  PART  #1  –  The  Mug:  

1. Research  ceramics  mug  forms  and  handle  designs  and  print  ones  you  find  interesting.  2. Complete  Worksheet  #1:  Mug  Form  and  Worksheet  #2:  Handle  Designs  

 PLANNING  PART  #2  –  The  Dish:    

3. Research  ceramic  plate,  bowl  or  tray  designs  and  print  ones  you  find  interesting.    As  you  research,  think  about  the  kind  of  set  you  want  to  make,  and  what  dish  shapes  or  functions  will  work  with  the  mug  forms  you  have  already  researched.      

4. Complete  Worksheet  #3:  Dish  Form    PLANNING  PART  #3  –  The  Pattern  &  Design:  

5. First,  research  ceramic  pieces  that  were  created  using  the  slump  or  hump  mold  process.    This  will  help  you  understand  the  process.    Print  images  of  designs,  forms  or  patterns  that  appeal  to  you.    

6. Next,  look  at  coil  pottery  where  the  coils  have  not  been  smoothed  and  blended  together  on  the  outside  of  the  form.    Print  images  of  designs  that  you  like.    

7. Finally,  research  ALL  of  the  following  cultures  and  their  related  pottery  and  print  ones  you  find  interesting.    

                                       *    Greek      *    Pueblo      *    Mimbre      *    Hopi      *    Navajo      *    Zumi      *    Mesop      *    Minoan  8. Once  the  above  research  is  done,  complete  Worksheet  #4:  Coil  Patterns  &  Designs  and  

Worksheet  #5:  Finishing  Patterns  and  Designs      

COIL DISH SET Cultural INSPIRATION; Modern Twist  

PLANNING  PART  #4  –  The  Final  Set:  9. Look  back  at  all  of  your  research,  references,  ideas  and  sketches  and  put  it  all  together  for  a  

final  set.    Consider  what  shapes,  forms  and  patterns  will  work  best  together.    10.  Complete  Worksheet  #6:  Final  Set  Drawing.    This  drawing  should  include:    

a. Your  best  mug  form  b. Your  best  handle  design  c. Your  best  plate/bowl/tray,  etc.  shape  and  form  d. An  area  of  unblended  coils  e. An  area  with  a  finishing  pattern  using  sgraffito,  texture  or  underglaze  f. Any  details  or  embellishments  g. Clean  lines  and  show  how  your  final  set  will  look  

   THE  CONSTRUCTION:  

11.  Begin  by  rolling  several  coils  using  high  fire  Cone  6  clay.    These  coils  should  be  kept  under  damp  towel  at  all  times  and  will  be  used  to  create  your  mug  and  dish.    

12.  First  create  your  mug  using  the  process  and  techniques  demonstrated.      13.  Then  you  will  create  your  hump  or  slump  mold  dish  using  the  process  demonstrated.    14.  Add  any  details  or  embellishments  you  decide:  handles,  feet,  textural  designs,  etc.    15.  When  leatherhard  you  will  repair  any  mistakes  left  from  the  mold  or  blending  process  and  

then  add  your  sgraffito  or  underglaze  design.      

TIPS  &  THINGS  TO  CONSIDER:    • How  do  you  want  your  two  pieces  to  work  together?  Will  the  shapes  or  patterns  be  unified?    • Will  your  design  be  symmetrical  or  asymmetrical?    • Will  your  design  be  geometric  or  organic?    • Do  you  want  the  unblended  coils  on  your  dish  to  be  on  the  inside  or  the  outside?    • Will  you  add  embellishments  to  your  dish  or  mug?    • Roll  practice  coils  and  unblended  patterns  to  be  sure  your  design  will  work.    • Make  ALL  of  your  coils  first,  and  make  them  the  same  size  and  thickness.    

   

 

Name:  ________________________________________________________________________________    Block:    ___________________  Ceramics  I                                                                                Mrs.  Holtz  &  Mrs.  Duckworth  

 

   

Worksheet #1 – MUG FORM Research  different  mug  shapes  and  forms,  then  print  ones  that  you  find  interesting.    Choose  FOUR  mug  shapes  from  this  research  and  draw  a  diagram  of  each  in  the  boxes.    

*  Search  ideas:  mug  form,  ceramic  mugs,  handmade  mugs,  etc.    

 

 Name:  ________________________________________________________________________________    Block:    ___________________  Ceramics  I                                                                                Mrs.  Holtz  &  Mrs.  Duckworth  

 

 

Worksheet #2 – HANDLE DESIGN Research  different  handle  designs  and  forms,  then  print  ones  that  you  find  interesting.    Choose  FOUR  handle  designs  from  this  research  and  draw  a  diagram  of  each  in  the  boxes.  

*  Search  ideas:  handle  designs,  ceramic  handles,  handle  shape,  mug  handles,  etc.      

   

Name:  ________________________________________________________________________________    Block:    ___________________  Ceramics  I                                                                                Mrs.  Holtz  &  Mrs.  Duckworth  

 

Worksheet #3 – DISH FORM Research  ceramic  plate,  bowl  or  tray  designs  and  print  ones  you  find  interesting.    As  you  research,  think  about  the  kind  of  set  you  want  to  make,  and  what  dish  shapes  or  functions  

will  work  with  the  mug  forms  you  have  already  researched.  Choose  FOUR  dish  forms  from  this  research  and  draw  a  diagram  of  each  in  the  boxes.  *  Search  ideas:  ceramic  plate,  ceramic  tray,  ceramic  bowl,  handmade  ceramic  set,  etc.  

   

Name:  ________________________________________________________________________________    Block:    ___________________  Ceramics  I                                                                                  Mrs.  Holtz  &  Mrs.  Duckworth  

                   

 

Worksheet #4 – COIL Patterns & Designs Research  ceramic  pieces  with  unblended  coil  areas,  and  print  ones  that  you  find  interesting.    Your  final  coil  dishes  will  include  an  area  of  unblended  coil  designs.    These  shapes  could  be  organic  or  geometric,  symmetrical  or  asymmetrical  and  be  

inspired  by  your  research.  Develop  at  LEAST  4  different  patterns  and  designs  based  on  the  images  you  printed.  

*  Search  ideas:  coil  mug,  coil  vessel,  exposed  coils,  coil  design,  ceramic  coils,  etc.    

   

Name:  ________________________________________________________________________________    Block:    ___________________  Ceramics  I                                                                                Mrs.  Holtz  &  Mrs.  Duckworth  

                     

 

 

Worksheet #5 – Finishing Patterns & Designs Research  different  cultural  vessel  patterns  and  designs,  then  print  ones  that  you  find  interesting.    Your  final  coil  dishes  could  include  details  added  with  texture,  sgraffito  and/or  underglaze.    Look  at  the  cultural  examples  you  printed  for  inspiration  and  

give  them  a  modern  twist  or  interpretation  that  works  alongside  the  form  and/or  coil  pattern  you  have  created.    

Develop  at  LEAST  4  different  patterns  and  designs  based  on  the  images  you  printed.  *  Search  topics:  Greek  ,  Pueblo,  Mimbre,  Hopi,  Navajo,  Zumi,  Mesop,  and  Minoan  

 

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Name:  ________________________________________________________________________________    Block:    ___________________  Ceramics  I                                                                                  Mrs.  Holtz  &  Mrs.  Duckworth  

         

Cultural  Inspiration:    How  did  your  research  of  different  cultures  influence  your  final  design  concept?  

Be  specific.  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

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Worksheet #6 – Final Set Drawing Create  a  detailed  drawing  of  your  final  coil  set.    Be  sure  drawing  includes  mug  shape,  handle  design,  dish  shape,  unblended  coil  area,  and  finishing  patterns/designs.      

This  drawing  should  be  well  done,  have  clean  lines,  and  show  how  your  final  set  will  look.    Use  the  back  of  this  sheet  if  necessary.          

 

Coil Dish Set Rubric Name: _____________________________________________ Ceramics I Mrs. Duckworth Block: _______________

Completion of Requirements (1pt. each) ____ Worksheet #1: Mug Form ____ Worksheet #2: Handle Designs ____ Worksheet #3: Dish Form ____ Worksheet #4: Coil Patterns & Designs ____ Worksheet #5: Finishing Patterns & Designs ____ Worksheet #6: Final Set Drawing ____ Functional Coil Dish Set Form & Function Do your set function effectively, i.e. it holds liquid with no leaks? Is the handle of your mug comfortable to hold and positioned carefully? Do your creative elements (mug shape, handle design, dish shape) work together as a cohesive whole? Is there emphasis on the appropriate areas? Does your eye flow effortlessly through the piece? Does your piece appear cluttered or empty? Creative Problem Solving Did you take the scope of the assignment and bring new and interesting thoughts and visual imagery to it? Does your set design demonstrate inspiration from a past culture? Have you taken your design past the obvious solutions? Did you design and implement a pattern using texture, sgraffito, and/or underglaze finishing methods? Have you shown an exploration of exposed coil designs? Does your set appear to be unified in design and construction? Application of Materials & Processes Is your set assembled using the techniques taught in class? Did you create a mug using the coil method effectively demonstrating the traditional forms of pottery throughout history while also adding a modern element? Did you create a dish using the slump/hump mold techniques demonstrated? Did you successfully create and add on handles and other embellishments? Do you show mastery in the finishing process chosen? Craftsmanship Are there obvious signs of care and quality in the production, creation and finishing of your piece? Does your piece meet conventional standards of craftsmanship? Did your piece survive the kiln? Comments:

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