Andy Bensen Section 003 Ceramics

Mugs that Relate  Assignment: “Double Trouble” Mug Assignment a.k.a. building two mugs that “relate” to each other. “Relate” doesn’t mean “carbon copy” as in a set. These mugs can be part of a “family”, an idea, concept, theme that you develop. They can mirror each other or formally oppose each other -but relate to each other or be in relationship to each other is a must.Mugs are usually a type or variation of a cylindrical shape with an addition of a handle for drinking hot liquids. Be inventive, develop a concept, use a formal issue, carve, add embellish or dart.   Requirements: 1)   Watch videos – darting is optional video 2)   Do at least 10 drawings of pairs -and submit them on your Blog  3)   Then finalize idea and post proposal on Blog 4)   Build prototypes from paper or cardboard submit for critique discussion 5)   Build 2 mug forms from coil or slab 6)   Document forms in process and final to Blog.F...

  Geometric Form Project Description: Objective: To reinterpret build the Organic Form (assignment one) through slab construction. Flat slabs create planes, angles and edges expressing the volume in a different visual language. The piece (due to kiln constrictions) should not exceed 16” in height, or be more than 3/4 inch in thickness. The form should be finished with white slip and carved or left as raw red clay then carved for inlayed white slip or paper pattern with slip.  Definition of Geometric Form: Geometric: of or relating to geometry, characterized by or decorated with regular lines and shapes Angular: a shape having angles or sharp corners Form: the shape or structure of something Requirements: Paper and clay maquette  Ten drawings of form defined with flat planes and angles while using the one Formal Issue applied from first assignment.  Ten drawings of the chosen geometric form with geometric surface pattern relating to form and using Formal Issue.  ...