Misc.
What class does Ms. Hunt teach in high school?
Sculpture (but will also accept Intensive Art).
What are the 3 dimensions to sculpture?
Height, Width, and Depth
Once a clay piece is completely dry you can re-wet it to continue working on it.
FALSE
How many paper towels are appropriate to use after washing your hands?
1-2
What is the name of the "glue" used to connect two pieces of clay together
Slip
When your project has been fired, where will you find it to retrieve it? Need specifics.
The very bottom shelf furthest from the entryway, past the greenware and glazeware shelves.
Name three materials used to make 3D Art, also known as sculpture?
Clay, wire, metal, plaster, wood, paper, marble, etc.
What do you call clay that has been fired for the first time?
Bisque
Why is it important not to have food or drink out in the sculpture work area?
Dust and other contaminants that are not good to breathe in or ingest.
What happens when you fire clay that is too thick or has air trapped inside?
It will explode
What is the difference between Sculpture and Ceramics?
Sculpture focuses on creating three-dimensional forms primarily for expression and ideas using a wide range of materials, while ceramics only uses clay to create objects that can be sculptural or functional, often shaped, fired, and finished for use.
How would you describe the ELEMENTS of 3D design?
What shelf will you place your piece that has been painted with top glaze and needs to be fired?
Glazeware shelf
How should you store your clay project when you've finished working for the day?
Spray your piece, use a damp paper towel (if necessary), enclose in plastic bag with as little air as possible
What is the process of attaching two pieces of clay together properly?
Slip and score
What was the thought behind making our meal project? What might it communicate?
To slow down and consider the meals we enjoy and highlight why they are significant - i.e., cultural, rooted in tradition, holidays, etc. Creating a physical work of art allows us to showcase its importance in our lives.
How would you describe the PRINCIPLES of 3D design?
Tools used to arrange the elements (or "ingredients) to make the work more visually pleasing.
What do we call clay that has never been fired?
Greenware
Where should you go if informed there is an intruder in our vicinity but we can't see them?
Into the room opposite the bathrooms
What do you call the process of removing air pockets by pushing clay down and rolling through?
Wedging
Explain the difference between functional art and non-functional art.
Functional art is art that is made to be used in everyday life, like a bowl, chair, or lamp, while still being creative and expressive.
Non-functional art is art that is made to be looked at, thought about, or felt, rather than used, like a sculpture or painting.
Name one of the principles of 3D design.
Contrast/Variety, rhythm, repetition, emphasis, continuity, balance, proportion,
What stage should your clay piece be at in order to get fired for the first time?
Bone dry
Demonstrate/explain how to clean your brush and palette appropriately.
Run your brush under water and actively work to clean the bristles out, place upsidedown in the brush bucket. Thoroughly clean the palette with your hands or a sponge until there is no glaze color left on it.
Name three types of handbuilding techniques used for clay.
Pinch, coiling, slab-rolling, carving, modeling/sculpting, mold-making, slip-casting