“It takes great deal of courage to see the world in all its tainted glory, and still to love it.”- Oscar Wilde
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Ceramic project with year 9 students, inspired by artist James de Rosso
For this project, students created their own designs from a series of drawings to make their final piece. The main aims of the project were to explore the basic techniques needed in ceramics whilst also express an idea through the clay (a personality!). Students gained confidence to become aware of their own abilities by carrying out their own design ideas through to final completion. Students gained skills in critical reflection both on their work and through artist research, through regular use of assessment and self evaluation.
Lesson Starters… addressing areas of misconception or reconsolidating knowledge & techniques to promote progress.
Practice
A common misconception some students experienced flat drawings. For example, a lot of student drew a sphere or a cylinder with a flat base. Therefore, lesson starters were used where students could practice this skill and create 3D shapes with cross hatch.
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Student example of a 5 minute warm up at the beginning the lesson.
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Once students practiced 3D shapes the were then able to create design ideas for clay. Using these basic 3D techniques, such as 3 hoops to create a cylinder, then adding details for their own characteristic’s.
Throughout the project, students were given teacher exemplars and demonstrations important for building upon knowledge, whilst also opening doorways for classroom discussions, both peer and self- assessments.
Teacher exemplar, cross hatching with colour-
Students are supported to feel they can achieve based on their ability throughout the project. This is incorporated through; differentiated resources, questioning and individual and clear set targets.
Exemplar- designing for clay.
