Media, Techniques, Processes

• Sculpture - addition of clay, process, modeling, sculpting in the round, wedging, construction, slip, multiple day processes.

• Surface treatments, multiple clay stages, hollowing of finished piece, firing. 

• Expression through voice

• Technical solving

Elements, Principles, Functions

• Unity through rhythm, variety through contrast

• Texture, line, negative space

• Figurative sculptures that express emotion and reflect increased understanding of human anatomy and composition

• Class discussion of individual voice and personal style

• Composition and execution

Subject Matter, Symbol, Ideas

• Expressive sculptures through gesture and figure proportion

• Creativity through elaboration

• Class discussion of individual creative process

• Art criticism

 Historical and Cultural examples

•  Figurative sculptures through the ages from different cultures 

• Pre-history, African, Pre-Colombian, Asian, European, and American sculpture

Reflection

• Descriptors and expressive writing

• Compare and contrast sculpture in contemporary cultures

 Curriculum Connections

1. Math - Ratios and fractions

2. World History and Art History

3. Science - Human Anatomy

4. Language Arts - Vocabulary,  descriptive and expressive writing