Slab Construction Ceramics I What is a Slab

Slab Construction Ceramics I

What is a Slab? • A slab is a flat piece of clay that is dried to a leather hard state and then constructed • We will be using guide sticks to make sure we keep an even thickness with the roller

Project Goals & Lesson Objectives • GLE 1. 1. 1: Creates, analyzes, and evaluates the elements of visual arts when producing a work of art. ▫ Elements and Principles of Design: Line • GLE 1. 1. 2: Creates analyzes and evaluates the elements of visual arts when producing a work of art. ▫ Elements and Principles of Design: Shape/Form • GLE 1. 1. 7: Creates, analyzes, and evaluates repetition/pattern, contrast, variety, balance, movement/rhythm, proportion, emphasis/dominance, and harmony/unity in a work of art ▫ Repetition/pattern, symmetry • GLE 1. 2. 1: Analyzes and applies the skills and techniques of visual arts to create original works of arts in two and/or three dimensions

Assignment • You will be constructing a bird house ▫ There must be a to scale blue print drawn first ▫ Width and depth can’t be more then 6 inches ▫ Height can be taller ▫ Must have some kind of creative theme

Blue Print • Pitched Roof • 7 sides Walls ▫ 1 Floor ▫ 4 Sides � 2 square � 2 with pointed tops ▫ 2 Roof Panels Floor Walls Roof

Blue Print • Flat Roof • 6 Sides Walls ▫ 1 Floor ▫ 4 Walls ▫ 1 Roof Floor Walls Roof

Tips for Success • Keep your templates just in case! • Slip and score well!! • ALWAYS wet and wrap your slabs/birdhouse until you are completely finished ▫ The biggest mistake made is not taking care of your walls ▫ Remember even drying rates

Grading Criteria • • • Craftsmanship Detail and Creativity Theme Completeness Symmetry Surface Texture Graded on a 3, 2, 1, 0 scale X 2 [Maximum points = 30]

Finished Project • Turn in a bisqued bird house(30 pts) • Rough draft drawing/templates with teacher signature and student name (1 bonus point) • Self Evaluation with response and reflection • You have the option to glaze but it won’t be graded