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Cool Coasters

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will learn about the patterns found in nature. They will use one of the nature patterns to create a motif design and create an impression plate to form a set of matching coasters made out of clay.

Level

Intermediate

Areas of Study

CeramicsPrintmakingPatternFormUnity

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Designing with Pattern

Lesson Objectives

Students will discuss the patterns found in nature.

Students will create a pattern impression plate.

Students will learn how to create functional style art.

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Teaching Strategies

  • Explain patterns found in nature.
  • Demonstrate how to create a pattern impression plate.
  • Demonstrate how to sculpt a set of clay coasters.

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National Standards

Create

Document early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or new media.

VA:Cr1.1.8a

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

VA:Cr2.3.7a

Document and reflect on early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or new media.

VA:Cr1.1.8

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

15 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours and 20 minutes

Supplies and Materials

  • Drawing paper
  • Pencil
  • Printmaking foam board (or recycled styrofoam plates)
  • Stylus tool & circle shape cutter
  • Newsprint
  • Low or high fire clay & glaze
  • Rolling pin & ¼” measuring dowels
  • Clear plastic wrap

National Standards

Create

Document early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or new media.

VA:Cr1.1.8a

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

VA:Cr2.3.7a

Document and reflect on early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or new media.

VA:Cr1.1.8

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Steps

Sketch

Sketch several pattern designs to use for a set of coasters. Use one of the nature patterns in each design.

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Instructional Materials

Reference

Nature Patterns

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