Form and Space in Three Dimensions · Sculpture and Construction

Clay Hand Building Techniques

Learning pinch, coil, and slab methods to create functional and decorative ceramic forms.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the weight and balance of a sculpture affect its final form?
  2. 2What challenges do we face when trying to turn a flat slab of clay into a 3D object?
  3. 3How can we use surface patterns to enhance the shape of our sculpture?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - ClayNCCA: Primary - Construction
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Creative Explorations: Visual Arts for 4th Class
Unit: Form and Space in Three Dimensions
Period: Sculpture and Construction

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