C+S|Plaster Hand Sculpture + Videos

Hi sculpture students!

Directions: To prepare for our next project, watch the following videos, complete your sketches of what to draw/paint on the front and back of your hand sculpture, and store them in your lockers by the end of the day today.

• VIDEO #1: How Make a Hand with Plaster Wrap
• VIDEO #2: How to Draw with Sharpie on a 3D Object
• VIDEO #3: How to Collage Drawings onto Sculpture with Modge Podge
• VIDEO #4 (DUE TODAY): Demo - Research and Sketch Tattoo/Henna Designs

Clay Videos 8.21.15

ART21 VIDEO LINK:  www.art21.org/videos/segment-arlene-shechet-in-secrets

SGRAFFITO VIDEO LINK:  http://ceramicartsdaily.org/clay-tools/carving-tools/three-potters-share-their-best-sgraffito-tips-plus-a-bonus-video/

C+S1 | Pottery Wheel Intro

DIRECTIONS: WRITE 5 STAGES OF THROWING below in SKETCHBOOK and take notes next to each based on the following two videos. Watch 2-3 times each to catch all info. Then, scroll to bottom of post to view instructions for class through the next week.

1. WEDGE

2. CENTER

3. OPEN

4. PULL

5. SHAPE

                                                                                  

Video: Centering, Throwing and Trimming Tips From an Expert Potter by Robin Hopper
Video: Tips for Throwing Strong and Sound Bowls on the Pottery Wheel by Pamela Theis

TODAY- Complete Wheelthrowing Worksheet linked here and provided in class.

1+ WEEK WHEELTHROWING STUDIO-

1. Work with assigned STUDIO PARTNER next to you, following their verbal steps and guidance from worksheet.
2. Try to throw 2 CYLINDERS on the wheel working for 3 studio days [10 project pts/day]. You will switch next week.
3. Cut cylinder in half at end of session to look for even ¼ inch wall thickness, vertical walls, right angle corner, level lip, and flat ½ inch bottom.
4. TIPS:
• Work with soft clay only
• Prepare all materials listed on workshee
• Follow steps from worksheet visual
5. Clean up with 10 minutes left in class for daily credit: 

• Recycle all clay, disassemble basin and wash down in sink, wash off wheel head with large sponge while spinning, wash off bucket, wash down white table top, and get approval from teacher.

C+S1|Final Project - Sculpture

OBJECTIVE: Create a realistic 6-10 inch 3D form out of terracotta clay that TELLS A STORY ABOUT YOU related to your hobbies, culture, family, friends, future, interests, or beliefs. view lesson here view examples

C+S2|Final Project

FINAL PROJECT + REFLECTION | C+S 2 | CERAMIC TILE view lesson

OBJECTIVE: View Ruth Duckworth’s artwork as inspiration towards an original abstract tile design. This should include simplified and distorted imagery built forward in three or more layers (⅕ inches height minimum) using the additive process in a successful composition.

Raku Firing: Clay Lanterns

PROBLEM: Create TWO functional pierced pottery forms [decorative lantern or bowl] using design skills, slabs, and textures using proper slab-building techniques to create structures.

PROCESS: 

1. Cut out a paper template for 10" form using no more than 6 pieces
2. Cut out of a clay slab, assemble, reinforce inside corners with coils, refine craft, and cut out shapes to create a unified structure with holes.

REFERENCES:  Lantern Tutorial Video   Pierced Pottery Examples

Pottery Wheel Links + Q's

Directions: Complete questions to follow based on videos and glossary provided below.

VIDEO #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCuu1XjMP98

VIDEO #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FxffF2QieE&feature=youtu.be

VIDEO #3: http://ceramicartsdaily.org/pottery-making-techniques/wheel-throwing-techniques/tips-for-throwing-a-perfect-tall-cylinder/

VIDEO #4:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9-hAJ8IrmU

WHEN WHEEL THROWING…

1. HOW SHOULD THE CLAY BE POSITIONED ON THE WHEEL?

2. HOW SHOULD THE CLAY BE FORMED TO BEGIN?                                     

3. WHAT CLAY STAGE EASIEST TO WORK WITH?

4. WHICH CLAY STAGES ARE THE LEAST IDEAL TO WORK WITH?

5. HOW SHOULD YOUR ARMS BE POSITIONED?

6. HOW SHOULD YOUR HANDS BE POSITIONED?

7. WHICH BASIC MUSCLES ARE USED IN THE PROCESS?

8. WHAT IS THE IDEAL WALL THICKNESS FOR A WHEEL THROWN VESSEL?

9. LIST FIVE TEXTURE TECHNIQUES POSSIBLE WITH WHEEL THROWN POTTERY:

10. HOW THICK SHOULD THE BOTTOM OF THE VESSEL BE ON THE WHEEL BEFORE SLICING OFF WITH A WIRE CUTTER?

*Allow vessel to dry out to leather hard, turn upside down and trim underside to create a foot, hollow out thickness, and eliminate sharp edges.

11. EXPLAIN THE PROCESS OF TAKING YOUR VESSEL OFF THE WHEEL:

12. NAME AND DRAW SEVERAL TOOLS USED TO MAKE WALLS CLEANER & STRAIGHTER.

13. LIST ALL MATERIALS NECESSARY FOR THE WHEEL THROWING PROCESS
5.  

14. EXPLAIN STEPS TOWARDS CLEANING UP THE WHEEL

15. LIST FIVE TIPS OR TECHNIQUES YOU LEARNED FROM THIS VIDEO
5.  

C+S1 | Pottery Set [pinch, coil, +slab]

project objective: Create TWO unique & unified vessels using the pinch or slab technique. Each piece in the set must show harmonious textures on the interior & exterior with a 1/2 inch foot on the bottom.

references:    view pottery set slide show         pottery set lesson

Check out work below and linked to names of emerging ceramic artists Caroline Zama, William Aley, & others on Ceramics Monthly & nceca.net  for ideas!   

Why do we care about design + function? watch video here

   

   

Entry | Student Learning + Goals

C+S2 ENTRY PROJECT | Chair Design [form+function]

objective: Design and fabricate a 6+ inch clay chair representative of your style, interests, and previous knoledge in ceramic arts.

 

Add one additional sculptural object to personalize design - make a story out of 3D Art!

view project rubric + reflection

References: Frank Gehry, LeCorbusier, Mies van der Rohe, google search, what is a chair?

Studio Process:

1. Research chair designs
2. Draw from 3 angles in sketchbook
3. Create 3D 6+ inch design out of clay

Reflection - Concept: PART 1 

• WHAT... did you make? is the function? does it look like?
• WHY... did you make it? is your inspiration or subject? is your additional sculptural element? is the story?
• WHO... is your audience? would like this based on its design and subject?
• WHERE... would you use this chair? is a space that is most fit for the function + form?
• HOW... will you improve the work in the last few studio days? will you glaze the piece to complement the form + concept?

Reflection - Criteria: PART 2

• CRAFTSMANSHIP + TECHNIQUE
• Is all biqueware (white fired clay) covered with paint?
• What type of style is the mark making (gestural, neat, minimalist, expressive, rustic). Does it look like an intentional application of pigment?
• DEPTH + DETAIL
• What is the background color and aesthetic?
• What is the foreground color, details, or textures? What more could be added for interest?
• IMPROVEMENTS + SUCCESSES!
• List one or more suggestions towards improving the work before turning in.
• Share two or more successful attributes to this project.

C+S1 Entry Project: Paper Sculpture

 

Mark Jenkins

 

PROJECT: Create a 6x6 inch ABSTRACT (simplified or distorted) 3D PAPER SCULTURE inspired by a theme that is meaningful to you. Demonstrate your understanding of the objectives below through planning, risk taking, design, original subject, technique, studio process, and articulation about your work.

MATERIALS: 4 sheets 8x10 tag board, glue, rulers, scissors, box cutter, templates

 

 

PLANNING: Research artists and subjects of interest, staple visuals for reference, review studio process and draw your ideas before sculpting.

 view project worksheet

ARTIST REFERENCES: Louise Nevelson, Valerie Buess, Alexander Calder

Altered Book ideasview paper relief sculpture galleryview 3D sculpture gallery

pop up sculpture video

fringed sculpture video  

amazing paper sculpture video

 



   

 

C+S FINAL EXAM: Artist Statement + Presentation

Sample Artist Statements: Maya Lin    Suzanne Zimmerman portfolio site  artist statement
Hear 3D artists talk about their work: Art 21 Video: Structures

HOW TO WRITE AN ARTIST STATEMENT

Respond to the following questions about your artwork. Write this composition in paragraph form using specific examples and art vocabulary in 1,000+ words.

1.    Content  what?

a. What is the title and medium of your work?

b. What type of form did you create (be specific)? What is its purpose/function?

c.  Analyze: What does the piece look like (Elements of Art: color, size, form, texture, value, space, shape, line)?

d.  Explain your composition (Principles of Design: rhythm, variety, unity, contrast, emphasis, harmony, balance)

2.    Process & Materials  how?

a.  Sculpture or Ceramic Process (wheel, hand building: slab, coil, pinch pot, etc.)?

b.  Surface Treatment (gloss glaze, under glaze, paint, sgraffito, incising, etc.)?

c.   Materials used for this project?

3.    Concept  why?

a.  What is the mood of the work?

b.  What is the message?

c.   How do you benefit from this piece? How does the public benefit?

4.    Art History & Inspiration  who, where, when?

a. What artists, objects, and other sources inspire your work?

b. Address whether this piece fits into a larger collection (body) of work

c. What will you do next in your artistic experience? Will you continue with these mediums and/or ideas?

Artist Inspired Cup | FINAL PROJECT FA2013

objective: Research a contemporary artist to inspire an original cup design.
 
Incorporate your style with that of your artist showing excellent craft in a piece of functional art. Combine an original form, unique surface treatment, and handle in a visually engaging and exciting design solution.
resources:  SOFA artists    contemporary ceramic artist list     research + sketches handout   CUP examples    project presentation
 
deadlines:
GREENWARE CUP [on cart]: Friday 12.6 75 pts
GLAZED CUP [on cart]: Wednesday 12.11 25 pts

FIRED CUP 50 pts, ARTIST STATEMENT 20 pts, + CRITIQUE 10 pts : @Final Exam

SOFA | Exhibiting Ceramic Artists

Here is just a glimpse of the exciting ceramics to be exhibited at this year's 20th SOFA CHICAGO! Steven Lee, Jar with Birds & Butterflies Duane Reed Gallery Ann Nathan Gallery (Chicago), exhibiting in her 20th SOFA CHICAGO, will showcase artists Cristina Córdova, Pavel Amromin, Esther Shimazu, Peter Hayes, Jerilyn Virden and Jacob Foran. Barry Friedman Ltd. (New York) offers a group show of works in ceramics featuring Akio Takamori, Tip Toland, Alev Siesbye, and Kondo Takahiro, among others. Blue Rain Gallery (Santa Fe) will present pieces from  the first ever collaboration between Tlingit glass artist Preston Singletary and Santa Clara Pueblo potter Jody Naranjo. TEAPOT PREP: Choose a contemporary ceramic artist to INSPIRE A TEAPOT DESIGN 1) Explore the exhibit and reference the list of SOFA exhibitors and Lillstreet  Gallery exhibitors linked here. 2) Print out a photo of one artwork you'll use to inspire your design, including the artists'  name and gallery. 3) REFLECT on the show + SKETCH ON SOFA WORKSHEET showing an original teapot design with your artist's style in mind.