Frozen Faces
Meet The Teacher: Jillian Larriviere
Hello I am Jillian Larriviere and I teach at Taylor Middle High in Pierson Florida "The Fern Capital of the World". I am the only art teacher in my high school so I teach every form of art. I have recently revitalized the ceramics program and my students are loving it! I love introducing my students to new things and watching what they come up with
Project Description
Students will create a bust, can be a self-portrait or any face. They will explore the pinch pot method, coil building and slab building all in 1 piece. Textures will be added to bring character to the busts. Will show the cold finish method with acrylic paint to finish them.
Materials
- Low fire clay 5-8 lbs
- Needle tool
- Sponge
- Clean up tool (sculpting)
- Acrylic paint (cold finish)
- Brush
- Paddle
Grade Level
High School
Difficulty
Intermediate
Student Hands-On Time
8 hours
Teacher Prep Time
30 minutes
Project Cost / Cost Per Student
15
National Core Arts Standards - Visual Arts
- Creating - Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas.
- Creating - Organize and develop artistic work.
- Creating - Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.
- Presenting - Develop skills for artistic presentation and exhibition.
- Responding - Interpret intent and meaning in artwork.
- Connecting - Connect personal experiences with artmaking and meaning.
21st Century Skills
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Creativity & Innovation
- Collaboration
- Flexibility & Adaptability
- Initiative & Self-Direction
STEAM Education
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Arts
Differentiations and Accommodations
Differentiation
Struggling Learners
Accommodation
Learning Objectives: Knowledge
Students should know the difference between pinch pot, coil method, and slab building methods.
Learning Objectives: Skills
Creating 2 pinch pots to create a hollow sphere that will turn into a face. Using a slab and coil method to create a bust.
Learning Objectives: Attitudes/Values
Students will learn how to adapt and use critical thinking skills to pivot on the fly when sculpting their bust.
Formative Assessment
Checking to make sure pinch pots are made. Handout for coils and intro to slabs.
Summative Assessment
Checking to see if instructions were followed. Did they do each step to accomplish the final result.
Reflection and Discussion
Did they chose a particular person that they modeled their bust after? What would they have done different? What worked and what didn't?
Lesson Activities
Pinch pot sphere
Students will create 2 pinch pots of equal size. Slip and score them together so it creates a hollow sphere. This will become the face. Place to the side and cover with plastic to let it harden more. Shape it with a paddle to make it more "egg shape" with an even consistency all the way around. Start adding facial features while looking at reference photos or images. You can keep coming back to sculpting the face.
Build the bust
You will make a hollow tube about 6-8 inches tall. Place on a slab. The slab can be a kidney bean shape or oval. Slip and score the bottom of the tube to the slab. Closer to the edge of the slab not in the center. This becomes the support for the head and neck. Let the pieces harden before attaching so it can support the weight.
Coil the bust
Once the pieces have hardened some, you will then start taking 1-2 inch wide strips of clay and start building the bust up. Alternating starting and stopping points so they are not all the same. Blend on the inside and outside and work your way up and around the hallow tube till you reach the shoulders and it meets the neck. Add details such a clothing after it has set a bit and has stiffened up.
Cold finish
After it has hardened, sit out to dry thoroughly. Cone 04 bisque fire. Pour a watered down black chalk paint and acrylic paint mixture(equal parts) all over the bisque bust. Let dry 24hours to soak in the bisque. Begin painting with acrylic paints to your desired look
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