4th and 5th Grade Assignment #12

Sculpt Pinch Pot Creatures

I like to have at least one sculptural assignment every year for every child.

Objective: Students will sculpt a three-dimension pinch pot creature out of clay.

Materials: teacher example, clay, paper, pencils, other examples

Procedure: Students will look at various options they have for creating their pinch pot creatures. Once all of the supplies are passed out, students will follow a step-by-step basic demonstration. They will start by separating their clay into two parts, one for the pinch pot, the other part for add-ons. With the bigger half of the clay, students will make a pinch pot. With the other half of the clay, students are free to add anything they want to their pinch pot creatures (tails, eyes, noses, ears, teeth, fins, tails, horns, legs, feet.) Due to the limited storage space and the amount of students, the classes will only have one clay period to sculpt.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanship B=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards:

VA.4.C.1.1Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.

VA.4.C.1.2Describe observations and apply prior knowledge to interpret visual information and reflect on works of art.

VA.4.C.2.1Revise artworks to meet established criteria.

VA.4.C.2.2Use various resources to generate ideas for growth in personal works.

VA.4.C.2.3Develop and support ideas from various resources to create unique artworks.

VA.4.F.1.2Examine and apply creative solutions to solve an artistic problem.

VA.4.F.3.3Work purposefully to complete personal works of art in a timely manner, demonstrating development of 21st-century skills.

VA.4.S.1.1Manipulate tools and materials to achieve diverse effects in personal works of art.

VA.4.S.1.2Explore and use media, technology, and other art resources to express ideas visually.

VA.4.S.2.2Demonstrate the ability to recall art procedures and focus on art processes through to the end of production.

VA.4.S.3.1Experiment with various materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve a variety of results in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

VA.4.S.3.2Plan and produce art through ongoing practice of skills and techniques.

VA.4.S.3.3Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and responsibly.

VA.5.C.1.1Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making.

VA.5.C.2.1Revise artwork as a necessary part of the creative process to achieve an artistic goal.

VA.5.F.1.1Examine and experiment with traditional or non-traditional uses of media to apply imaginative techniques in two- and/or three-dimensional works of art.

VA.5.F.3.2Create artwork that shows procedural and analytical thinking to communicate ideas.

VA.5.F.3.4Follow directions and complete artwork in the timeframe allotted to show development of 21st-century skills.

VA.5.H.1.2Use suitable behavior as a member of an art audience.

VA.5.O.1.2Organize the structural elements of art to achieve visual unity.

VA.5.O.2.2Use a variety of sources for ideas to resolve challenges in creating original works.

VA.5.S.1.1Use various art tools, media, and techniques to discover how different choices change the effect on the meaning of an artwork.

VA.5.S.2.1Organize the structural elements of art to support planning, strengthen focus, and implement artistic vision.

VA.5.S.2.2Identify sequential procedures to engage in art production.

VA.5.S.2.3Visualize the end product to justify artistic choices of tools, techniques, and processes.

VA.5.S.3.1Use materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve expected results in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

VA.5.S.3.2Use craftsmanship and technical ability in personal works to show refinement of skills over time.

VA.5.S.3.3Use tools, media, techniques, and processes in a safe and responsible manner.