Make a Mug or Chalice That Commemorates an Important Event in History or Important Person from History
This assignment is to get you to think about an important event which has happened
in history and commemorate the event with a mug or chalice. You could choose
something which has happened in history and make a mug or chalice to document
it such as World War Two , The Vietnam War, The 89 Earthquake, or any historical
events which happened in Mexico.Finally, you could commemorate a famous person
in history such as Pablo Picasso,George Washington, or Cesar Chavez.
How to start
First
Brainstorm and write down important events which have happened in history .
After you have these ideas start thinking of how you would represent them on
your mug or chalice remembering that you need to use symbols and sculpted images,
not words.You will need to turn in a list of ten events or
people from history that you could use to develop your mug along with your design
ideas from step two.
Second
Once you have decided on the event or person for your mug or chalice ,
start doing sketches and plans as to how you are going to make it. You may
construct it in any manner you have learned so far. Making your mug by
wrapping a slab around a pipe is the typical way of making a mug from slabs,
but you do not have to use this method to get your product. If you are making
a chalice, you could pinch out the top then form the stem. The stem should
be an important part of the design which should convey what you are trying
to commemorate.You will need to turn in three design plans/drawings
of three different historical events or famous people with the mug you plan
to construct
for your final project circled.
Third
Once you have all your plans and have turned
in your proposal you may start making your mug.Your
proposal and list is worth up to 25 points
The restraints I have on your mug are:
1. You can use some words and numbers to convey important dates or the event,
but it should be mostly symbolic and three dimentional.
2.You are not allowed to use any gang numbers ,symbols or graffiti.
3. You may not use anything relating to drugs or have any tasteless body parts.
4.If you have any questions please be sure to ask me.