Clay Modigliani Face pot
Materials: Clay, Tempera Paint
Lesson Content Objective(s): I can learn about sculpture. I can learn about how art can be functional. Lesson Language Objective(s): I will learn about sculpture by creating a 3-D form. I will learn form by creating a pot. I will learn how to make a pinch pot. Instructional Plan: Engage: Read The Pot that Juan Built by Nancy Andrews-Goebel. Explore: A cumulative rhyme summarizes the life's work of renowned Mexican potter, Juan Quezada and describes the process he uses to create his pots after the style of the Casas Grandes people. Explain: Show video about how to make Modigliani face pot out of clay. https://safeshare.tv/x/XYI2F-7Fo4U Discuss functional art and how it can be used in everyday life. For example, creating a pot for growing plants or storing items like jewelry. Elaborate: Students create a pinch pot bowl. Students then add eyes, nose, and neck to their pot. Day 2 Instructional Plan: Engage: Talk about glaze paint and it properties. Discuss that we are painting them with tempera paint because we are out of glaze paint. Explore: Go over coloring in neatly. Explain: Students paint their pinch pots. Elaborate: Students add their pots to artsonia or see-saw. |