Design II Class

Soft Due Date: _____________

Hard Due Date: ____________

Name: __________________________ Hour: ________

Project 2: Culture and Clay

Theme: Culture of Your Choice
In this project, you will use your research to create a culturally inspired tile.
Your goal is to create a ceramic work of art which showcases:
Cultural Inspiration
Relief
At Least 3 Different Textures
Resist or Sgraffito Technique
Contrast
Proper Use of Materials

Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Complete the Culture and Clay Worksheet
Choose a culture and fill out the R
esearch a Culture

Worksheet. Using
inspiration from your research, create 4 thumbnail sketches of potential
designs. Choose your final design.
Step 2: Complete Your Cultural Tile
First, edit the shape of your tile if necessary. Then, begin transforming the surface of your tile by carving away
textures and adding areas of relief. Dont forget to use the resist technique or sgraffito technique in one area of
your tile. :) Throughout the creation process, be sure to reference the plans on your worksheet.
Step 3: Glaze Your Bisqueware
Sand any rough areas and wash your tile prior to glazing. Refer back to your Research a Culture Worksheet
where you brainstormed potential colors to glaze your artwork with. Refine your plan, and begin glazing your
bisqueware using proper glazing techniques. Be sure to add 2-3 layers of each color you use, allowing the
layers to dry in between each application. To finish your artwork, add 2 layers of clear glaze.
Step 5: Turn-In Your Project
Turn-in your project on the appropriate due date by submitting the link to your digital portfolio in the proper unit
folder on Schoology. You should have included a clear picture and artist statement in your slides.
Important Clay Terms:
Greenware:
Bisqueware:
Score and Slip:
Sgraffito:
Relief:
Glaze:
Underglaze:

Design II Class
Soft Due Date: _____________
Hard Due Date: ____________

Rubric
Theme: Culture
Did you thoroughly research your
culture? Did you choose a culture
meaningful to you (not a random
choice)? Does the cultural
inspiration show through in the
design, textures, and colors?
Relief
Did you build onto your tile to
create raised areas? Are the
raised areas balanced out with the
carved away areas? Did you add
to the raised areas?
3 Areas of Texture
Did you use at least 3 different
textures? Do these textures make
sense with your culture? Are the
textures well balanced?
Relief or Sgraffito
Did you use one of these
techniques at least once? Were
you intentional about the use of
this technique (not a random
choice)? Did you use this
technique in a creative way?
Contrast
Did you use contrasting textures to
create interest? Did you choose
contrasting colors to further
emphasize the raised areas versus
the carved areas?
Material/Construction
Did you smooth the clay surface in
areas it should be smooth? Did
you attach using score and slip?
Did you sand any areas that
needed to be sanded? Was the
glaze applied properly?

1
In Progress

0-4

0-2

0-2

0-2

0-2

0-4

Name: __________________________ Hour: ________

2
Basic

5-8

3-4

3-4

3-4

3-4

5-8

3
Proficient

9-12

5-6

5-6

5-6

5-6

9-12

4
Accomplished

13-16

7-8

7-8

7-8

7-8

13-16

5
Advanced

/ 20

/ 20

/ 10

/ 10

/ 10

/ 10

/ 10

/ 10

/ 10

/ 10

/ 20

/ 20

/ 10

/ 10

/ 10

/ 10

/ 100

/ 100

9-10

9-10

9-10

9-10

17-20

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

Reflection
Did you include a thoughtful artist
statement?

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

Comments:

Teacher
Evaluation

17-20

Thoughtfulness
Did you create your artwork with
your culture in mind?
Did you create your artwork to the
best of your ability?
Did you use your time wisely? Was
your artwork damaged due to
carelessness?

Total Points Received

Student
Evaluation