Create a low relief ceramic tile: trace and transfer a design

Art and design

Pupils will learn about composition in landscape, and investigate different artist's work. They will use this knowledge to interpret a local landmark from different viewpoints and perspectives. They will develop these studies into a low relief ceramic tile.

Views of a local landmark: ceramics

What is the process of planning and creating something called?

the features that make the landmark recognizable

What do you need to think about when designing a low relief tile of a local landmark?

as a tool used to ensure a consistent depth of clay

as a tool to help you get to places safely

Place clay in the middle between the guide sticks.

Place the traced design gently on top of the clay.

Cut around the traced design using the clay tool.

Order the steps in making a low relief tile.

the size or model that is the exact same as the artwork

the parts that make something stand out and easily recognisable

Match the word with its correct definition.

A low relief tile has sections that are slightly {{ }} above the surface.

the distinctive parts or characteristics of something that make it recognisable.

the parts of something that make it unrecognisable.

the parts of something that have texture and surface qualities.

the textured parts of something that make it unrecognisable.

What type of research are "facts" about a landscape?

When creating a model in full scale, the size of your drawing will match the size of the final tile.

drawing in the centre of an outline to add detail

drawing on top of an image to alter the shape

Which description best matches the term "tracing"?

When tracing over something, the image underneath should be very faded.

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet