Daily Essential Questions 2017-2018
AUGUST
1. August 14-15: How can classroom behavior influence learning?
2. August 16-17: Why is proper vocabulary essential to the creation process?
3. August 18 (A): What makes a work of art "successful?" What qualities should it include?
3. August 21 (B): Explain the importance and advantages of keeping an art journal?
4. August 22 (A): Explain the importance and advantages of keeping an art journal?
4. August 23 (B): What makes a work of art "successful?" What qualities should it include?
5. August 24-25 Pottery 1: How did the art of pottery influence ancient cultures? How does it influence our lives today?
5. August 25 Pottery 2/3: Describe the similarities and differences of the slump vs. the hump mold technique
6. August 28-29 Pottery 1: Describe the role of your hands in making a pinch pot?
6. August 29 Pottery 2/3: Describe the new decorative options for your slab bowl project.
7. August 30-31 Pottery 1: Define Texture. How can adding texture visually enhance your pinch pot?
7. August 31 Pottery 2/3: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of donating your artwork. How do you personally feel about it?
SEPTEMBER
1. September 1-5: Describe the importance of brainstorming and sketching. How does it help the artist improve?
2. September 6 (A): How do you determine when your clay project is "complete" and ready to be fired in the kiln?
2. September 7 (B): Describe how glaze affects your final piece. Is an un-glazed project "incomplete?" Explain.
3. September 18 (A): Describe how glaze affects your final piece. Is an un-glazed project "incomplete?" Explain.
3. September 19 (B): Why is Feldman's 4 step process of Art Criticism important when evaluating works of art?
4. September 20 (A): Why is Feldman's 4 step process of Art Criticism important when evaluating works of art?
4. September 21 (B): Describe the importance of a self-critique, or self-reflection, of your artwork.
5. September 25 (B): Describe each of the 4 steps of Feldman's Method of Art Criticism?
5. September 25 (Pottery 2/3): Describe the "body parts" of a vase, and are each necessary in creating the form?
5. September 26 (A): Describe the importance of a self-critique, or self-reflection, of your artwork?
6. September 28-29: Describe why artists usually have several projects in progress at once?
OCTOBER
1. October 2-3 (Pottery 1): Why is it important for artists to share and display their work?
1. October 2 (Pottery 2/3): Describe the difference in the decorative techniques slip trailing, sgraffito, and mishima?
2. October 4-5 (Pottery 1): Describe the process of scoring and slipping clay together. Why is this process necessary?
2. October 5 (Pottery 2/3): Why is it important for artists to share and display their work?
3. October 9-10 (Pottery 1): Why is it important to incorporate a variety of decorating techniques into pottery (textures, appliques, etc.) ?
3. October 9 (Pottery 2/3): Describe how a project can be kept plastic, so the artist can continue construction during the next sitting? What is a consequence to not following this procedure properly?
4. October 12-13: Define "slip." What is its role in creating pottery?
5. October 17-18 (Pottery 1): Compare and contrast glaze vs. acrylic paint as a decorative technique for pottery?
5. October 18 (Pottery 2): Compare and contrast y. our current coil pot to the coil pot with visible coils built in Pottery 1? What did you learn previously that can be applied to this second coil pot?
5. October 18 (Pottery 3): Compare and contrast your wheel bowl to wheel-thrown coffee cups.
6. October 19-20 (Pottery 1): Define "applique." How does it apply to your Spirit Ball project?
6. October 20 (Pottery 2/3): List construction challenges you may face with current project (coil pot or wheel-thrown cups). How can you prevent/solve these challenges?
1. August 14-15: How can classroom behavior influence learning?
2. August 16-17: Why is proper vocabulary essential to the creation process?
3. August 18 (A): What makes a work of art "successful?" What qualities should it include?
3. August 21 (B): Explain the importance and advantages of keeping an art journal?
4. August 22 (A): Explain the importance and advantages of keeping an art journal?
4. August 23 (B): What makes a work of art "successful?" What qualities should it include?
5. August 24-25 Pottery 1: How did the art of pottery influence ancient cultures? How does it influence our lives today?
5. August 25 Pottery 2/3: Describe the similarities and differences of the slump vs. the hump mold technique
6. August 28-29 Pottery 1: Describe the role of your hands in making a pinch pot?
6. August 29 Pottery 2/3: Describe the new decorative options for your slab bowl project.
7. August 30-31 Pottery 1: Define Texture. How can adding texture visually enhance your pinch pot?
7. August 31 Pottery 2/3: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of donating your artwork. How do you personally feel about it?
SEPTEMBER
1. September 1-5: Describe the importance of brainstorming and sketching. How does it help the artist improve?
2. September 6 (A): How do you determine when your clay project is "complete" and ready to be fired in the kiln?
2. September 7 (B): Describe how glaze affects your final piece. Is an un-glazed project "incomplete?" Explain.
3. September 18 (A): Describe how glaze affects your final piece. Is an un-glazed project "incomplete?" Explain.
3. September 19 (B): Why is Feldman's 4 step process of Art Criticism important when evaluating works of art?
4. September 20 (A): Why is Feldman's 4 step process of Art Criticism important when evaluating works of art?
4. September 21 (B): Describe the importance of a self-critique, or self-reflection, of your artwork.
5. September 25 (B): Describe each of the 4 steps of Feldman's Method of Art Criticism?
5. September 25 (Pottery 2/3): Describe the "body parts" of a vase, and are each necessary in creating the form?
5. September 26 (A): Describe the importance of a self-critique, or self-reflection, of your artwork?
6. September 28-29: Describe why artists usually have several projects in progress at once?
OCTOBER
1. October 2-3 (Pottery 1): Why is it important for artists to share and display their work?
1. October 2 (Pottery 2/3): Describe the difference in the decorative techniques slip trailing, sgraffito, and mishima?
2. October 4-5 (Pottery 1): Describe the process of scoring and slipping clay together. Why is this process necessary?
2. October 5 (Pottery 2/3): Why is it important for artists to share and display their work?
3. October 9-10 (Pottery 1): Why is it important to incorporate a variety of decorating techniques into pottery (textures, appliques, etc.) ?
3. October 9 (Pottery 2/3): Describe how a project can be kept plastic, so the artist can continue construction during the next sitting? What is a consequence to not following this procedure properly?
4. October 12-13: Define "slip." What is its role in creating pottery?
5. October 17-18 (Pottery 1): Compare and contrast glaze vs. acrylic paint as a decorative technique for pottery?
5. October 18 (Pottery 2): Compare and contrast y. our current coil pot to the coil pot with visible coils built in Pottery 1? What did you learn previously that can be applied to this second coil pot?
5. October 18 (Pottery 3): Compare and contrast your wheel bowl to wheel-thrown coffee cups.
6. October 19-20 (Pottery 1): Define "applique." How does it apply to your Spirit Ball project?
6. October 20 (Pottery 2/3): List construction challenges you may face with current project (coil pot or wheel-thrown cups). How can you prevent/solve these challenges?
January
1. January 9-10. Describe what conditions and attitudes support creativity and innovative thinking?
2. January 11-12 (Pottery 1). Describe how the element of art, LINE, directly relates to your coil pot project?
2. January 11 (Pottery 2) Describe the difference between organic and synthetic textiles? Provide a few examples.
2. January 11 (Pottery 3) Thinking about your Ocean Project, how can you achieve REALISTIC details? What needs to be considered?
3. January 16-17 (Pottery 1) Compare and contrast the pinching hand-building technique to the coiling technique?
3. January 16 (Pottery 3) Describe the advantages/ disadvantages of using a combination of wheel-thrown and hand-built pieces to create one final piece?
3. January 16 (Pottery 2) Describe how the element of TEXTURE will be a focal point in your textile project?
4. January 18-19 (Pottery 1) Describe structural challenges you may face as you construct a coil pot. How can you build a strong, sturdy pot?
4. January 18 (Pottery 3) Compare and contrast a wheel-thrown vase to the bowl and cup you have previously made.
4. January 18 (Pottery 2) List ways in which textiles can be added to clay (without the use of glue!).
5. January 22-23 (Pottery 1) Why is it important that all coils are consistent in thickness?
5. January 22 (Pottery 2) What is a "mixed-media" art piece?
5. January 22 (Pottery 3) Describe how to make a vase/bottle on the wheel. Consider the technique for a narrow, skinny neck.
6. January 24-25: Explain how the wax resist design technique could be applied to a pottery piece?
7. January 26-29: How can you refine your artwork to improve craftsmanship?
8. January 30 (Pottery 1): Describe how you can alter the form of a coil pot while constructing it?
8. January 30 (Pottery 2) Describe the different hand-building and decorating techniques you will use in your textile project?
8. January 30 (Pottery 3) Describe how the element of TEXTURE will be used in your ocean piece? How will you achieve it?
FEBRUARY
1. February 1-2 (Pottery 1): Describe the difference between leatherhard and bone-dry clay. Explain the drying process your coil pot experiences?
1. February 1 (Pottery 2): How do you determine criteria to evaluate/critique a work of art?
1. February 1 (Pottery 3) : How could you bring awareness to global/environmental issues with a clay ocean project?
2. February 5 (Pottery 1): What is underglaze? Compare and contrast underglaze to colored glaze?
2. February 5 (Pottery 2/3): Define "dry footing." What is the purpose of placing projects on stilts for the glaze firing?
3. February 7-8 (Pottery 1): Why does clear glaze start as an opaque color?
3. February 7 (Pottery 2/3): What is the purpose of "Kiln Wash"?
4. February 9,12 (Pottery 1): Describe the "dipping" glazing technique.
4. February 9 (Pottery 2/3): Describe challenges you may face as you work with multiple parts and/or materials for one project.
5. February 13,14 (Pottery 1) Describe how your Coil Pot project includes all of the glazing techniques of brushing, dipping, and pouring?
5. February 13 (Pottery 3) Describe how wheel-throwing can improve your understanding of clay behavior and limitations.
5. February 13 (Pottery 2) Describe how artists learn from trial and error. Use a personal example from your Textile project.
6. February 15,16 Compare and contrast clear glaze to colored glaze?
7. February 20, 21 (Pottery 1) Define "hand-building." Describe how you can use a SLAB to make a piece of pottery?
7. February 20 (Pottery 2) Describe the parts of a teapot and each of their functions?
7. February 20 (Pottery 3) Describe the importance of technique vs. strength concerning wheel throwing.
8. February 22-23 (Pottery 1) Define "mold." How can a mold be used to create pottery?
8. February 22 (Pottery 2) Describe the function and purpose of a teapot's flange and tea filter?
8. February 22 (Pottery 3) Describe how functional pottery, like sculptural pottery, could have a deeper meaning? How can this be achieved?
9. February 26,27 (Pottery 1) Compare and contrast the slump mold technique to the hump mold technique? How does each technique affect the design and form of your bowl?
9. February 26 (Pottery 2) Describe different ways in which a teapot and teacups can be hand-built?
9. February 26 (Pottery 3) Describe the 2 ways bottles can be made on the wheel. Which technique was more successful for you and why?
10. February 28 (Pottery 1) Is using the slump/hump mold technique creating an original piece, or simply copying the original form?
10. February 28 (Pottery 2) List ways in which a teapot and teacups can match?
10. February 28 (Pottery 3) Describe the strengths and possible weaknesses of having a multiple piece installation?
March
1. March 2,7 (Pottery 1) Describe how you wedge clay for a slab project, vs. wedging for pinching or coiling?
1. March 2 (Pottery 3) As your reflect over your Ocean Project, what have you discovered about yourself as an artist? What is your style?
1. March 2 (Pottery 2) Compare and contrast a teapot vs. a pitcher? Consider the "body parts" of a teapot.
2. March 6,9 (Pottery 1) Define sprig and sprig mold. What is their purpose in creating pottery?
2. March 6 (Pottery 3) Can sculptural forms be made on the wheel? Explain.
2. March 6 (Pottery 2) How is a teapot similar to a box form? How is it different?
3. March 8 (Pottery 1) Describe the texture techniques that can be applied to slab bowl project? Consider all options!
3. March 8 (Pottery 3) How do artists create focal points? Consider your ocean project and its focal point.
3. March 8 (Pottery 2) Can teacups be constructed in a similar fashion as the teapot's body? Explain using an example from your project.
3/4. March 12,13 (Pottery 1) Describe how your slab bowl's design will affect your underglaze and glazing choices?
4. March 12 (Pottery 2) Describe how a teapot's spout can be constructed?
4. March 12 (Pottery 3) Describe criteria that will help direct your thoughts and ideas for you last project, a "free choice."
4/5. March 14,15. What criteria is used to determine if a project is "successful?" How can a project earn a WOWA award?
5/6. March 26,27 (Pottery 1). How can the acrylic painting techniques demonstrated (for journal) be applied to your pottery pieces?
6. March 26 (Pottery 3) Describe advantages and disadvantages of having a "free choice" project. Are guidelines necessary and/or helpful?
6. March 26 (Pottery 2) Describe "wheel-throwing." Why must a wheel thrown pot be "centered?"
6/7. March 28,29 (Pottery 1) How do artists create focal points? What is emphasized in your slab bowl project?
7. March 28 (Pottery 2) Describe the importance of technique vs. strength concerning wheel-throwing.
7. March 28 (Pottery 3) Explain what you need to learn and practice to successfully express ideas in your clay artwork?
1. March 2 (Pottery 3) As your reflect over your Ocean Project, what have you discovered about yourself as an artist? What is your style?
1. March 2 (Pottery 2) Compare and contrast a teapot vs. a pitcher? Consider the "body parts" of a teapot.
2. March 6,9 (Pottery 1) Define sprig and sprig mold. What is their purpose in creating pottery?
2. March 6 (Pottery 3) Can sculptural forms be made on the wheel? Explain.
2. March 6 (Pottery 2) How is a teapot similar to a box form? How is it different?
3. March 8 (Pottery 1) Describe the texture techniques that can be applied to slab bowl project? Consider all options!
3. March 8 (Pottery 3) How do artists create focal points? Consider your ocean project and its focal point.
3. March 8 (Pottery 2) Can teacups be constructed in a similar fashion as the teapot's body? Explain using an example from your project.
3/4. March 12,13 (Pottery 1) Describe how your slab bowl's design will affect your underglaze and glazing choices?
4. March 12 (Pottery 2) Describe how a teapot's spout can be constructed?
4. March 12 (Pottery 3) Describe criteria that will help direct your thoughts and ideas for you last project, a "free choice."
4/5. March 14,15. What criteria is used to determine if a project is "successful?" How can a project earn a WOWA award?
5/6. March 26,27 (Pottery 1). How can the acrylic painting techniques demonstrated (for journal) be applied to your pottery pieces?
6. March 26 (Pottery 3) Describe advantages and disadvantages of having a "free choice" project. Are guidelines necessary and/or helpful?
6. March 26 (Pottery 2) Describe "wheel-throwing." Why must a wheel thrown pot be "centered?"
6/7. March 28,29 (Pottery 1) How do artists create focal points? What is emphasized in your slab bowl project?
7. March 28 (Pottery 2) Describe the importance of technique vs. strength concerning wheel-throwing.
7. March 28 (Pottery 3) Explain what you need to learn and practice to successfully express ideas in your clay artwork?
APRIL
1. April 2,3 (Pottery 1) What is an in-progress critique compared to a final critique? Which is more beneficial to the artist and why?
1. April 2 (Pottery 2) Describe the different parts of the wheel and the purpose of each.
1. April 2 (Pottery 3) Describe the difference between utilitarian and sculptural pieces. What is your goal for your free choice project?
2. April 4/5(Pottery 1/3) Describe how you can self-critique an in-progress project. What criteria should be looked for?
2. April 4 (Pottery 2) How can your knowledge and experience with hand-building help you with wheel-throwing?
3. April 6/9 (Pottery 1/3) Describe the "wipe-away" glazing technique. When is this practice best used?
3. April 6 (Pottery 2) Describe how wheel-throwing can improve your understanding of clay behavior and its limitations?
4. April 11/12. What is the "pointillism" technique? How can this be a decorative technique for pottery?
5. April 13/16. (Pottery 1) Define "mask." What is the purpose of a mask?
5. April 16 (Pottery 3) How can your knowledge of the Elements and Principles of Art help you pre-determine a successful project?
5. April 16 (Pottery 2) Describe the correct body positioning and hand partnership while wheel-throwing.
6. April 17,18 (Pottery 1) What can the style and material of a mask suggest about its origins and purposes?
6. April 18 (Pottery 3) How can you, as an artist, express ideas and meanings in your artwork? How can you grasp your audience’s attention?
6. April 18 (Pottery 2) If you pre-determine the size and form of your wheel-thrown project, what must you consider while throwing?
7. April 19 (Pottery 1) Describe the hand-building techniques used to make your clay mask?
7/8. April 23/24 (Pottery 1/3) Describe how artwork should be graded at the high-school level?
7. April 24 (Pottery 2) Can sculptural forms be made on the wheel? Explain.
8/9. April 25/26 (Pottery 1) List different ways in which you can illustrate emotions and personality in a mask?
8. April 26 (Pottery 2/3) What is the difference between centripetal and centrifugal force? Which applies to throwing on the potter's wheel?
9/10. April 27/30 (Pottery 1) Describe how your mask could be a "mixed-media" art piece? List examples of different media.
9. April 30 (Pottery 2) Considering the body parts of a teapot, which parts could be thrown? How?
9. April 30 (Pottery 3) What do you want your online portfolio to say about you as an artist?
1. April 2 (Pottery 2) Describe the different parts of the wheel and the purpose of each.
1. April 2 (Pottery 3) Describe the difference between utilitarian and sculptural pieces. What is your goal for your free choice project?
2. April 4/5(Pottery 1/3) Describe how you can self-critique an in-progress project. What criteria should be looked for?
2. April 4 (Pottery 2) How can your knowledge and experience with hand-building help you with wheel-throwing?
3. April 6/9 (Pottery 1/3) Describe the "wipe-away" glazing technique. When is this practice best used?
3. April 6 (Pottery 2) Describe how wheel-throwing can improve your understanding of clay behavior and its limitations?
4. April 11/12. What is the "pointillism" technique? How can this be a decorative technique for pottery?
5. April 13/16. (Pottery 1) Define "mask." What is the purpose of a mask?
5. April 16 (Pottery 3) How can your knowledge of the Elements and Principles of Art help you pre-determine a successful project?
5. April 16 (Pottery 2) Describe the correct body positioning and hand partnership while wheel-throwing.
6. April 17,18 (Pottery 1) What can the style and material of a mask suggest about its origins and purposes?
6. April 18 (Pottery 3) How can you, as an artist, express ideas and meanings in your artwork? How can you grasp your audience’s attention?
6. April 18 (Pottery 2) If you pre-determine the size and form of your wheel-thrown project, what must you consider while throwing?
7. April 19 (Pottery 1) Describe the hand-building techniques used to make your clay mask?
7/8. April 23/24 (Pottery 1/3) Describe how artwork should be graded at the high-school level?
7. April 24 (Pottery 2) Can sculptural forms be made on the wheel? Explain.
8/9. April 25/26 (Pottery 1) List different ways in which you can illustrate emotions and personality in a mask?
8. April 26 (Pottery 2/3) What is the difference between centripetal and centrifugal force? Which applies to throwing on the potter's wheel?
9/10. April 27/30 (Pottery 1) Describe how your mask could be a "mixed-media" art piece? List examples of different media.
9. April 30 (Pottery 2) Considering the body parts of a teapot, which parts could be thrown? How?
9. April 30 (Pottery 3) What do you want your online portfolio to say about you as an artist?
may
1. May 1,2 (Pottery 1) Compare and contrast your mask project to your slab bowl project. Think of techniques and purposes!
1. May 2 (Pottery 3) Describe how your artist statement will change over time. How has your's changed from the onset of this year?
1. May 2 (Pottery 2) Define "calipers." What wheel-thrown forms are calipers used for?
2. May 3,4. What is the importance and purpose of a kiln schedule or deadline?
3. May 7,8. What is an "Artist Trading Card?" Would you rather trade or buy artwork? Explain.
4. May 9,10: Describe advantages of making and trading A.T.C.s? How can it help you grow as an artist?
5. May 11,14: List different ways to display artwork to the public. What do you believe is the most effective?
6. May 15,16: Define "Art Walk." What is its purpose?
7. May 17, 18: Describe ways in which you can reach out to other student artists to "network?"
8. May 21, 22: What has been your most valuable lesson you have learned about yourself as an artist this year?
1. May 2 (Pottery 3) Describe how your artist statement will change over time. How has your's changed from the onset of this year?
1. May 2 (Pottery 2) Define "calipers." What wheel-thrown forms are calipers used for?
2. May 3,4. What is the importance and purpose of a kiln schedule or deadline?
3. May 7,8. What is an "Artist Trading Card?" Would you rather trade or buy artwork? Explain.
4. May 9,10: Describe advantages of making and trading A.T.C.s? How can it help you grow as an artist?
5. May 11,14: List different ways to display artwork to the public. What do you believe is the most effective?
6. May 15,16: Define "Art Walk." What is its purpose?
7. May 17, 18: Describe ways in which you can reach out to other student artists to "network?"
8. May 21, 22: What has been your most valuable lesson you have learned about yourself as an artist this year?
