1. Slab Construction Ceramics I

2. 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

3. 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 ▫ Creating an original project

4. 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

5. Blue Print Pitched Roof 7 sides ▫1 Floor ▫4 Sides  2 square  2 with pointed tops ▫2 Roof Panels Roof Walls Floor

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

7. 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

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

9. 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