Introduction to Clay Hand-Building
Students will learn fundamental clay techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab construction to create functional or sculptural forms.
Key Questions
- Analyze how different hand-building techniques influence the final form and strength of a clay object.
- Differentiate between the properties of wet clay and leather-hard clay and their implications for sculpting.
- Construct a small vessel or figure using a combination of pinching and coiling techniques.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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