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To discuss and question FOCUS PRACTICAL TASK - Textured Slab For practical work: Design By the end of this unit, pupils
critically a range of visual and Square Nesting Bowls. Clay Clay Slab will be able to:
other information. Demonstrate how to make a dart template, Rolling pins, Coil Use the correct clay
To record and analyse first- trace around the scallops on the cutting Rolling guides Join techniques to construct a
hand observations and edge of the tart tin. Canvas Slip vessel or container.
explore ideas for different Ignoring the low points of the scallops, cut Slip dishes Represent Decorate the container
purposes. out a circle and fold it along two Ceramic modelling Glaze using appropriate additive
To select from experience perpendicular diameters, so that the folds tools Fire and subtractive
and imagination and to make a perfect cross. Assorted texture Wash techniques.
explore ideas for different Find a point somewhere between 1/3 and a “gadgets” Layout Clay Slab Create an appropriate
purposes. 1/2 way along the radius to cut the darts to. Glazes Join finish to the vessel.
To make a dart template. Fold the template in half and cut out a Examples of Art, Craft Slip Understand what happens
To roll out clay and prepare a wedge, use that wedge to cut identical darts and Design: Represent to clay when it fired and
slab. all the way around. Art work by: glazed.
Glaze
To add surface decoration in Bevel the darts by pointing the knife tip Evaluate their own and
Fire
relief. towards the center on each side, switching other’s work.
To join and paddle sides of a the angle of the knife for each side of the Develop their work further,
clay container. dart. making considered
To create and build a variety As always with slab work, score, then slip, changes.
of clay vessels then score again to create an interface so
To develop problem solving the seam stays together.
skills in working with clay. Add a small coil along the seams.
To develop hand building Use sponges or small pieces of foam to keep
skills - exhibit craftsman dip the sides of the bowl in place while students
in handling clay and glazing. work on the join.
To consider balance and focal After all four corners are well joined, turn
points of the design. the piece over. Anytime you need to turn a
To apply an even layer of piece over. Run a finger or a well-wrung-out
gaze to a fired sculpture. sponge over the backside of the seam,
To use equipment safely and eliminating any sharpness and sealing it.
effectively.