Standard One: Understand and apply different media, techniques, and processes to communicate in the visual arts
Benchmark: Students understand the methods and techniques involved with hand built and wheel thrown pottery construction.
a. TLW do wedging and preparing clay for use, pinch/ molding, coil, slab, wheel throwing, pulling handles, glazing, kiln firing
Standard Two: Apply knowledge of the organizational
components of visual art and the elements and principles of design to artwork
Benchmark: Students will create functional or decorative pottery that is aesthetically pleasing incorporating the elements and principles of design.
a. TLW combine and demonstrate a superior degree of technical skills, the artistic elements and principles of design using an original design/pattern to create artistic work.
Standard Four: Understand the visual arts in relation to
history and cultures and the roles of art for self and society
Benchmark: Students will understand the history of pottery; the materials used in pottery and understand their qualities and limitations.
a. TLW create different original works in ceramics that are influenced by different historical times.
Standard Five: Reflect upon and assess the characteristics
and merits of their work and works of others
Benchmark: Students analyze and communicate how technical and organizational ideas, along with the elements and principles, contribute to the overall impact of artistic work.
a. TLW orally critique each other’s ceramic pieces based on the assignment rubrics.
Standard Six: Make connections between visual arts and
other disciplines
Benchmark: Students demonstrate a good attitude and work ethic, and demonstrate respect for individual differences.
a. TLW be able to effectively communicate using the correct vocabulary, and terminology to explain their technical skills.