Use the language of visual arts to communicate effectively.

B.V.2:

Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression.

B.V3:

Create art using various tools, media, and processes safely and appropriately.

Understand the global, historical, societal, and cultural contexts of the visual arts

B.CX.2:

Understand the interdisciplinary connections and life applications of the visual arts.

Use critical analysis to generate responses to a variety of prompts.

Why is clay a suitable medium for creating 3D models?

How is ceramics responsible for our modern-day society?

What is the importance of ceramics in history?

What are some different uses for ceramic/clay creations?

How does the firing process work?

What is the difference between coils, slabs, and pinched pottery techniques?

When was the earliest known ceramic object created?

How have different countries and cultures influenced the artistic creations of ceramic art throughout history?

Why do we still use clay/ceramic pieces in modern-day society?

Ceramic art and clay allow individuals to bring creative thoughts and ideas to life in a 3D form.

Humans use art in various ways to serve a function in their lives, and ceramics is one of the materials used.

Ceramic creations can be made to serve a variety of functions, whether practical or visual.

The culture and practices of different regions and countries influence the art produced.

Learning the history of ceramics helps us to better understand the material we use and allows us to recreate or invent new ceramic creations.

A brief introduction to the different important time periods in ceramics.

5 - Five Inch Half Pots

Combination Form

Altered Form

Open Form

Mugs

Two Forms that Fit Together

and Assembled Form