Clay Dessert Critique

Clay Dessert Critique

By Katherine Brannan

REMEMBER: YOU MUST WRITE 3 COMPLETE SENTENCES ON EACH QUESTION.

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ONLY "YES" OR "NO" ANSWERS WILL BE COUNTED AS WRONG.​

Based on Slab Build Structure

To get ​full points for this category you must have the following:

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• Clearly a slab built structure is used

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• The sculpture has 3 sides, a top & a bottom

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• All slabs are extremely straight, very smooth and show high levels of refinement ​

Open Ended

Based on Slab Build Structure: Does your artwork meet the criteria on the previous slide? Why or why not?

Realism

To get ​full points for this category you must have the following:

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• All of the details create an illusion that the dessert is real and edible.

Open Ended

Realism: Does your artwork meet the criteria on the previous slide? Why or why not?

Textural Details​

To get ​full points for this category you must have the following:

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• The sculpture has 8 or more textures

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• The textures show obvious depth and movement of the clay

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• Each texture moves the surface of the clay in an obvious manner

Open Ended

Textural Details: Does your artwork meet the criteria on the previous slide? Why or why not?

Craftsmanship

To get ​full points for this category you must have the following:

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• ​​​​The sculpture shows a high level of craftsmanship in construction

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• Good technique is used throughout

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• Materials are used neatly

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• Minimal imperfections​

Open Ended

Craftsmanship: Does your artwork meet the criteria on the previous slide? Why or why not?