Ceramics 1 is a semester course. Listed here are the projects that will be done through the two quarters of the class.
First Quarter of the Semester
5 - Five Inch Half Pots
Each student will be required to throw five cylinders on the wheel that are at least 5 inches tall and cut them in half. We cut them in half so we can see the thicknesses of the walls and of the base.
REQUIREMENTS: 5" inches tall minimum Flat base on the inside vertical walls (extra credit for 8" or taller) |
Combination Form
Combination forms combine at least 2 of the 4 possible construction techniques we use in class. These four techniques are: pinch, coil, slab, and wheel. If you are unfamiliar with these take a look through some of our class tabs which will explain them in greater detail
REQUIREMENTS: 8" inches tall minimum Twice as tall as it is wide Fit your hand inside Craftsmanship! |
Altered Form
An altered form is something that you have taken and made unique or different in some way by changing the shape or "form" of the pot. Altered forms can have designs and carving, but carvings alone will not be enough to complete the project. The shape of the form should be unique in some way
REQUIREMENTS: 8" inches tall minimum Wheel Thrown or Hand Built Unique, Changed, or Altered Change Essay - Write 1 paragraph explaining a change in your life ( it can be about anything ) |
Open Form
Open forms come in many shapes and sizes. They have many different functions as well. Typically students will make bowls for this project. You can make your open form using pinch, coil, or wheel throwing technique
REQUIREMENTS: 3 x Wider at the rim than at the foot 6" wide rim minimum Trimmed foot if wheel thrown Craftsmanship |
Second Quarter of the Semester
Mug!
One of the great things about pottery is that you can create functional artwork. This means making art that you can use every day! For this assignment we are looking for a combination of functionality and creativity REQUIREMENTS: 5" inches tall Weight bearing handle Smooth rim Creative/Whimsical Craftsmanship!! |
Two Forms that Fit Together
Two forms that fit together can be interpreted in many different ways. That's what is so great about an assignment like this. You can make a pot that has a lid, you can make a sculpture like that one seen above, or you could do something abstract that fits together.
REQUIREMENTS: 8" inches tall Secure, locking joint (lid) Function Knob or handle Creative/Design Craftsmanship!! |
Assembled Form
The assembled form is the final project for the course. It combine everything that you have learned and applies it to a piece of pottery that is both creative and beautiful, but also functional in its purpose. For this assignment you will be making a teapot that has an original design of some kind. There will be 4 components to the project. You will have to make the body, lid, spout, and handle of the teapot and then combine them together. There is no one right way to create this project. Some teapots have a very traditional look to them while others are abstract and unique. The most important thing for this assignment will be to focus on craftsmanship. At this point you have had several months of practice in ceramics and now you will be expect to take everything you have learned and create something beautiful!
REQUIREMENTS:
4 pieces - Lid, Handle, Spout, & Body
Hand Built or Wheel Thrown
Spout should connect on the top half of the body
Creative/Original
CRAFTSMANSHIP!!!
REQUIREMENTS:
4 pieces - Lid, Handle, Spout, & Body
Hand Built or Wheel Thrown
Spout should connect on the top half of the body
Creative/Original
CRAFTSMANSHIP!!!
