Unit 1: Proposal of Study: Throwing and Hand-Building

Students will know how to execute intentional design in both the shell, and while hand building.
Students will know how to create a body of work based on a theme.

Shrinkage Mathematics: Students will know how to calculate the shrinkage rate of their specific clay body (10% to 15%) to ensure that sets intended for a specific purpose (like a standard shelf or a cup holder) function correctly after the final firing.

Physical Consistency: They will know the importance of uniform wall thickness and weight distribution in creating a "balanced" set that feels identical in the hand.

Design a "Master Profile": Students will create a 1:1 scale drawing or a cardboard profile template of their target form.

Execute Serial Production: Students will throw or hand-build a series of 10 identical "blanks."

• Technical Sketchbook: Students will submit a log of their drawings and "Specs"—starting clay weight, wet dimensions, and final fired dimensions—proving they can plan and execute for specific outcomes.

• Artist Statement of Intent: A written defense explaining why this specific form was chosen for serial production and how the repetition enhances the viewer's understanding of the work.