1. Owls Ceramics I

2. Project Goal & Lesson Objectives 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 1.1.4: Creates, analyzes, and evaluates the elements of visual arts when producing a work of art. ▫ Elements and Principles of Design: Texture 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 ▫ Creating an original project

3. Assignment Make a ceramic owl. All of the handbuilding methods will be used in this project.

4. Instructions Use 2 pinch pots and join with a coil ▫HINT  same method as vases Wall thickness should be about ¼ inch ▫Bottom: 1 lb. ▫Top: ½ to ¾ lb. 1/3 height 2/3 height

7. Owl Characteristics Must have….. ▫Eyes ▫Beak ▫Talons ▫Tail ▫Wings ▫Feather texture  On body  On wings  Around eyes Ears are optional

8. Pinch ▫Body ▫Feathers Coil ▫Ears ▫Beak ▫Talons Slab ▫Wings ▫Tail Handbuilding Methods

9. Tips for Success Use the short tail and talons to balance the owl REMEMBER to drill a hole in the base!!!

10. Grading Rubric Craftsmanship Detail and Creativity Symmetry Owl Characteristics Raised and Carved Surfaces wat? Graded on a 3, 2, 1, 0 scale X 2 [Maximum points = 30]

11. Final Product Turn in a bisqued owl (30 pts) Rough draft drawing 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