Ceramics Research Project

Since we're waiting for our clay to arrive anyway, let's get our research papers out of the way.
Ceramics students will research and report on the life and work of an important potter or sculptor. Papers should follow the Boyer Valley Community School Research Paper Guidelines style book. I have several copies in the Art Room. This is essentially the Modern Language Association's format.

We will continue to learn new vocabulary terms and I may throw in some exercises with modeling clay, so students will have until Friday, September 14 to turn in their first drafts. Final drafts will be due September 21. Ceramics papers should be 3-5 pages in length.

Ceramics Report Topics:

• Bruno Luchesci
• Jan Jacque
• Henry Moore
• August Rodin
• Elie Nadelman
• George Segal
• Edgar Degas
• Alberto Giacometti
• Josiah Wedgwood
• Clarice Cliff
• Fredrick &/or Charlotte Rhead
• Sen-no-Riyu (from Japan)
• the Raku family (also from Japan)

I would LOVE it if you could also find some digital images of these artists or their works so that we could share them with the class. Monday, August 27 students will select their topics and we will look over the style book together.