Year 7 - Art and design
The humble pot
An overview of craft
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Unit Summary
This unit explores the world of craft, learning practices and significance, and engaging in handmaking their own projects. Pupils will use specialist materials and tools, research notable craftspeople, and enhance their practical skills and appreciation for craftsmanship.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to investigate pottery and experiment with different shapes and texture to create a pinch pot.
Key Notes
- Pottery has been around for thousands of years and is a job within the creative industries.
- Pottery can take various forms and has multiple uses and functions from practical uses to artistic storytelling.
- Contemporary artists use the pot in different ways to convey ideas and meaning.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Pottery: objects made from clay that are shaped and then baked until hard.
- Form: The shape or 3D structure of an object that has height, width, and depth.
- Function: The practical use or purpose of an object.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pottery is only used for making practical items like bowls and pots, and it doesn't have any artistic or cultural significance.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Pottery has been around for thousands of years and is a job within the creative industries. Pottery can take various forms and has multiple uses and functions from practical uses to artistic storytelling.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Pottery'
objects made from clay that are shaped and then baked until hard.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pottery is only used for making practical items like bowls and pots, and it doesn't have any artistic or cultural significance. Correction: While pottery is often associated with functional items like bowls and vases, it has been used throughout history and in contemporary times as a medium for artistic expression and storytelling.
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