This document outlines the requirements for a ceramics project where students must design and create a single-piece ceramic object that meets four criteria:
1. It must have an action plan outlining the project details.
2. A tea light candle placed inside must be able to continuously burn and fully melt a scented wax cube without dripping.
3. An included plaster stamping slab must be used to create a unique and pleasing visual effect.
4. The piece must be properly glazed so the student's intent and aesthetic value are clear. Projects will be graded based on meeting these criteria.
2. Purpose of Project
Introduce 2 semester students to the practical uses of clay, slab construction,
glaze, and basic engineering skills, in order to create a piece that actually
“WORKS” and has an aesthetic value.
In other words…
Make something that works and looks good.
4. “1.An ACTION PLAN will be turned in before
any work can be started. The PLAN must
outline the following information:
a. Project Requirements
b. Visual or Written Description of project
c. Steps taken to complete
d. Glaze colors
Additional Note: The project is/was intended to be a ONE PIECE ceramic
project. Your design should describe this either visually or written out. NO
MULTIPLE PIECE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!!
5. “2. The tea-light candle can continuously burn
and can melt the scented wax sufficiently.
a. candle does not need to be lit more
than twice
b. the complete cube of scented wax has
melted and not drip out of its dish
6. “3. One of the provided plaster “Stamping
Slabs” has been effectively used to create a
UNIQUE and PLEASING visual effect.
7. “
4. The “PROJECT” has been glazed properly
so that the intent of the student is clearly seen
and the AESTHETIC value is represented
8. “
Grading Procedures
On the deadline date ( FEB 26) you will come to class, place your
ACTION PLAN directly underneath your project.
You will light your candle...
● 4 out of 4 requirements met = 100%
● 3 out of 4 requirements met = 75%
● 2 out of 4 requirements met = 50%
● 1 out of 4 requirements met = 25%
Projects will need to be stamped to be fired, as well
as glazed properly (clean on the bottom) in order
for it to be fired and/or graded.
