Clay Whistle (or rattle) Creatures
About this unit:
There’s a lot going on in this unit! You will fire up your imagination and invent a never-before-seen creature (learning how artists sometimes overcome creative roadblocks by loosening up by playing drawing games); you will learn how to create a musical instrument (whistle or rattle) out of clay; and you will learn clay sculpting techniques to bring your creature to life!
Graded assignments:
Random creature drawing game (Classwork Grade)
Creating your own creature Drawing and information (Classwork Grade)
Final project: Sculpting your Clay Whistle/Rattle Creature (Project Grade)
Glazing your Clay Creature (Classwork Grade)
Vocabulary:
Clay Techniques
Wedging
Pinch pot
Score/Slip/Smooth
Texture