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Slab Construction
Ceramics I
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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
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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
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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
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Blue Print
•Pitched Roof•7 sides
▫1 Floor▫4 Sides
2 square 2 with pointed
tops▫2 Roof Panels Roof
Walls
Walls
Floor
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Blue Print
•Flat Roof•6 Sides
▫1 Floor▫4 Walls▫1 Roof
Walls
Walls
FloorRoof
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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
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Grading Criteria
•Craftsmanship•Detail and Creativity•Theme Completeness •Symmetry•Surface Texture
Graded on a 3, 2, 1, 0 scaleX 2 [Maximum points = 30]
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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