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This project guides students in crafting a name sculpture using slab techniques while focusing on the sculpture's aesthetic qualities and structural integrity. Key goals include achieving movement and rhythm in the artwork, identifying and addressing weaknesses in clay sculptures, and ensuring sturdy assembly of slab letters. Students will explore points of interest to captivate viewers and enhance visual flow. The project will assess creativity, structural balance, and overall craftsmanship, preparing students for engaging and robust sculptural creations.
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(4) ARtwork Goal: to create a Name Sculpture using slab techniques focusing on sculptural qualities and structural issues. Grading: 1. how creative and sculptural 2. structure & weight is balanced and sturdy 3. craftsmanship
(1 & 2) Project Preparation How can you achieve movement and rhythm in your sculpture? 2. Where are the weaknesses in a clay sculpture? Fixable? 3. How do you put slab letters together and have them be sturdy and strong?
How can you achieve movement and rhythm in your sculpture? -Create points of interest on all sides of a sculpture
2. Where are the weaknesses in a clay sculpture? Fixable? -Where it’s attached -Where it’s thin
2. Where are the weaknesses in a clay sculpture? Fixable? -Attach in MANY places -Add clay to joints
How do you put slab letters together and have them be sturdy and strong? -Consider weight of letters -Consider dryness of letters -attach in MANY places