Inspiration + Altered Your assignment is to create a form that is altered in some way off of the traditional forms created thus far in ceramics (wheel or handbuilt) and to try out new techniques in your work.
Inspiration + Altered PROCESS – Look up a new technique (magazines, online, books or videos) that will inspire you to create a unique form for this project Please make note (photocopies, websites etc) of your inspiration or research in your sketchbook – you will be required to submit an “inspiration collage” with your assignment (details to follow)
Some examples: Learn a new way to make a texture… and then create a work using that as your inspiration… Link for some clay tutorials > http://www.lakesidepottery.com/Pages/Tips.html
Handbuilding Techniques
Use A Template to make a UNIQUE form!
Make your own tool then use it on a handbuilt bowl or slab-built box. Texture rollers:
Surface Decoration
Surface Decoration
Alter (bend, cut, warp) Thrown Forms
Throw a form that is different than a standard cylinder or bowl… and then add to it.
New Throwing Techniques
Consider combining forms – handbuilt and thrown
Research a new handbuilding technique, and then use it on a coil bowl.
Rather than making something functional, think about creating something sculptural. Template for a shoe!
STEPS: 1 – Research – go through the magazines, books and online resources to gain inspiration. YOU MUST TRY SOMETHING NEW!!! 2 – Draw at least 2 ideas in sketchbook. Think about how you will create something unique and different for this project… and how you will apply a new skill, technique, tool or method to this project. This is a REQUIREMENT for this project! 3 – Get idea(s) approved 4 – No requirements as to size of final work or method of construction (thrown, hand-built or combination) 5 – Simple cylinders, bowls or plates will NOT GET A GRADE ABOVE A D! Please make it a priority to change or alter the shape in some way and/or add some level of surface decoration and complexity. 6 – DUE DATE – 3 weeks – (8 studio days) – May 9!
Events + Timeline for End of Year Current Projects: Inspired + Altered Choice Project (ALL must do this project, but you have the option to submit for the sale for extra credit. Must be a quality piece!) Art Show – Opening Reception – Thursday, May 30 all should plan to attend! Setup on May 25, 29, 30 Clay Studio - Throwing and Wet Clay work ends May 25 (6 weeks of studio time remain!) Glaze All Work! All pieces must be glazed for last Firing the week of June 4.