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D/RATTLE

TOTEMS

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Pods are a structure of a plant that holds seeds. 2

INSPIRATION: NATURE

Agave Utahensis seed pods

Sweet Gum Seed Pod

Strawberry Tree Seed Pod

Sycamore tree pod

Lotus Fruit Pod

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Space pod Cocoa

pods

Bean podsDried poppy pods

Mintola pods

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Chinese lantern fruit pods

Rosella Pods

Canna seed pods

Water chestnut pod

Use your thumbs to pinch two bowl-like forms that are similar in size called pinch pots

Develop six organic forms that are inspired by seed pods.

Experiment with different tools and techniques to create unique forms and textures.

Create a ceramic work that functions as a rattle and can be stacked on a pole for display.

Describe the methods that you used to construct your pods, as well as, the tools that you used and how they were used to create various textures.

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OBJECTIVES

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CREATE TWO SIMILAR PINCH POTS

Roll out several balls of clay to put inside pod form to make the rattle sound.

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SLIP AND SCORE THEM TOGETHERInclude Clay Balls (for rattle sound inside)

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ALTER THE FORM OF THE OVAL SHAPE

Use different tools or add clay to the surface to create an interesting texture inspired by pod

forms.

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CUT TWO HOLES ACROSS FROM EACH OTHER THAT ARE LARGE ENOUGH TO BE

DISPLAYED ON A DOWEL ROD

These holes will also allow air to get into the forms so that they do not blow up. Create 6 unique forms that vary in size and texture.

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ONCE FIRED, EXPERIMENT WITH GLAZE APPLICATION.

Apply at least three coats of glaze. Experiment with layering

colors on top of other colors.

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CONSTRUCT A TOTEM STAND USING A DOWEL ROD, BASE, AND WOOD GLUE.

Once all pods are glaze fired, place the pods in an interesting order on the Totem Stand to

display in the library.

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STUDENT EXAMPLES

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Criteria 20 15 10 5 Total Texture Application

Created unique, intricate textures on each pod that incorporated the use of a large variety of hand building techniques. Experimented with clay and tools to create elaborate textures.

Each pod is adorned with different textures that are interesting. Student used a few different hand building techniques to develop pod designs. Experimented somewhat with clay and tools.

A few different textures have been applied to the surface. Textures that have been incorporated are very simple. Experimented a little with tools. Needs to experiment more.

Textures are extremely simple with little experimentation. Surface design on all pods is very similar. Some pods may not be complete. Pod exploded in the kiln because of air bubbles or thickness of clay. Project incomplete.

Pod Forms Pods are various sizes and shapes.

Most pods are different sizes and shapes.

A few pods vary in size and shape.

Pods are all very similar with little variety. Project incomplete.

Glaze application

Student applied three – five layers of glaze. Glaze was applied evenly. Each pod is glazed uniquely. Student experimented with layering different colored glazes. Student used different types of glazes.

Three-five layers of glaze were applied. Some areas may be a little uneven. Most pods are glazed differently. Some different types of glazes were used.

A few layers of glaze were applied many layers are uneven. Some pods are glazed differently. Many similar colors were used.

More glaze needs to be applied. Several areas exist where glaze is not applied. Few variations in color. Pod exploded in the kiln because of air bubbles or thickness of clay. Project incomplete

Work Ethic and Participation

Uses the entire period to work on artwork, puts forth the best effort, follows all directions, and shows positive attitude.

Uses most of the class period to work on artwork and puts forth effort. Follows directions and is typically on task.

Uses some of the class period to work on artwork, puts forth some effort, follows directions and has an ok attitude.

Does not use class time effectively, no effort does not follow directions needs to work on attitude in class. Project incomplete.

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Final Display

Placement of pods on totem stand works well together.

Little thought was put into the placement of pods on the totem stand.

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Functionality Produces rattle sound. No sound produced. X X