Project 3: Vessel
For this project you will be creating a ceramic vessel. How you approach this project is up to you. By giving you the freedom to choose your own project, you won't be forced to work on anything you aren't excited about, but you must put in the work to come up with a quality idea that does interest you. You should have all of the brainstorming and planning steps complete and ready to start building your project by the time you finish your practice exercises. You may use any building technique of your choice including the wheel. Your project should take approximately 2 weeks to build.
What is a Vessel?
A vessel is a container with an inside for holding something. Vessels can be functional or non-functional/decorative. Examples of vessels are boxes, vases, teapots, bowls, cups, and other types of containers.
LEARNING TARGETS:
- I can use the artistic process to come up with an idea to make a ceramic vessel.
- I can use my knowledge of ceramic building techniques to select the best construction method and create a plan for building my project
- I can construct a ceramic piece showing mastery of my chosen technique and good craftsmanship.
Step 1: Brainstorming
Essential Questions: How have other artist's approached vessels? What types of vessels could I make?
1. Select your form/idea.
Possible Forms: Secret Compartment, Dinner Party, Teapot
2. Brainstorm: List at least 10 ideas or save 10 inspirational images
3. Make your blog post
1. Select your form/idea.
Possible Forms: Secret Compartment, Dinner Party, Teapot
2. Brainstorm: List at least 10 ideas or save 10 inspirational images
3. Make your blog post
Step 2: Organize and Develop
Essential Questions: How is my project going to look? How am I going to build it?
1. Create 10 thumbnails sketches of ideas for your piece. Remember it should have depth and sophistication and follow the principles of design.- 10 points
2. Create a final refined sketch that includes at least 2 views
3. Write a step by step plan of how you are going to make your project.
4. Make your blog post
1. Create 10 thumbnails sketches of ideas for your piece. Remember it should have depth and sophistication and follow the principles of design.- 10 points
2. Create a final refined sketch that includes at least 2 views
3. Write a step by step plan of how you are going to make your project.
4. Make your blog post