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CERAMICS (cont’d)

Suggested Teaching and Learning Activities

To facilitate students’ attainment of the objectives of this Section, teachers are advised to engage
students in the teaching and learning activities listed below.

1. Facilitate students visit to ceramic studios, galleries, museums, historical and archaeological
sites to observe the techniques, processes, materials and tools used for ceramics then have
them complete any of the following:

(a) solicit responses to questions on a pre-prepared worksheet, survey instrument and/or
questionnaire developed in collaboration with the students;

(b) write a reflection of the experience;

(c) interview an artist;

(d) create sketches;

(e) document the experience; and,

(f) analyse and critiques select pieces of printed art works.

2. Have students create art work based on specific themes, topics and/or ceramic techniques.

3. During the art-making process have students create a journal entry in which they reflect on
their personal creative process. Students should be encouraged to document their experiences
throughout the art making journey including, any artistic or expressive influences, what they
did, what happened and what they would do differently next time.

4. Visit sites with clay deposits. Participate in the collection and processing of clay.

5. Collaborate with the science department to analyse various samples of clay and other soil
types. Prepare and submit a report.

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