Intro to Ceramics

Intro to Ceramics

Lesson Objective - Today we will be learning about the basics of Ceramics making and some tool that are involved in this art form.

Open Ended

Do Now: So how much do you know about the art of Ceramic making? Let me know below. What is ceramics make out of? What are some everyday objects people made out of ceramics?

Lets reivew what we've just watched

Multiple Choice

The process of kneading the clay to remove air bubbles is called?

• Wagging

• Wedging

• Waxing

• Pinching

Multiple Choice

When you want to attach two pieces of clay together, what do you need to do to the surface of the clay?

• burn the clay

• use glue

• scoring the surface

• flatten the surface

Multiple Choice

The Kiln is a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for calcining lime or firing pottery.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the step call when you want to add colors to the ceramic pieces?

• Glossing

• Painting

• Coloring

• Glazing

Tools

Now lets take a look at some of the tools used in making ceramics.

Poll

Is ceramic art look like something you might want to try out?

• Yes, looks like fun.

• Maybe, i'll think about it.

• No, looks too difficult.

• No, not interested.

WHY is ceramic art important?

Multiple Choice

Is this statement True or False :

Ceramics has many different functions from culture to culture.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

What do ancient Greek pots often depicts?

• War heros

• Sports hero

• Poor people

• Kings and Queens

Open Ended

Closing : After watching this beautiful short film about Mexican Pottery, What is one thing that you take away from today's lesson on Ceramics? Explain in details what you've learned.