Common Object Pairs
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Students will examine artists that work with pairs (e.g., socks) and paired objects (e.g., salt and pepper shakers). They will create their own unique pair of items using air-dry clay, present their pair with a reflective artist statement, and participate in a peer critique.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will learn about novelty ceramic salt and pepper shakers.
Students will learn how artists design objects in pairs.
Students will brainstorm their own pair to create out of air-dry clay.
Teaching Strategies
- Show students novelty ceramic salt and pepper shakers.
- Explain how artists design objects in pairs.
- Lead students in a collaborative brainstorming activity.
- Lead students in a brainstorming activity about what creates a pair.
National Standards
Create
Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.
VA:Cr1.1.4aElaborate visual information by adding details in an artwork to enhance emerging meaning.
VA:Cr3.1.3aRevise artwork in progress on the basis of insights gained through peer discussion.
4.VA:Cr3Time Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
15 minutes
Demonstration Time
20 minutes
Student Studio Time
2 hours and 15 minutes
Supplies and Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Colored pencils
- Air-dry clay & tools (sculpting tools, mat, water bowl)
- Acrylic paint material (paint, brushes, palette, water cup)
- Varnish
- Optional: examples of decorative salt and pepper shakers
National Standards
Create
Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.
VA:Cr1.1.4aElaborate visual information by adding details in an artwork to enhance emerging meaning.
VA:Cr3.1.3aRevise artwork in progress on the basis of insights gained through peer discussion.
4.VA:Cr3
Steps
Discuss & Brainstorm Ideas
Discuss how objects are often created in pairs, such as salt and pepper shakers.
Discuss how artists also create objects in pairs.
Brainstorm possible ideas for a paired sculpture with a peer.
Sketch ideas and share with a peer for feedback.
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