Techniques in Action: Forming a Piece from Porcelain
24:56
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: In this time condensed video, ceramics artist Ruth Reese demonstrates how she uses handwork and self-made molds to create her unusual pieces of art.
Type of Video: Interview*
Unique Video ID: AandA-PiecefromPorcelain**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: For art or non-art students use the video to enhance their understanding and appreciation for the process of creating ceramic art pieces. Have students respond to the video in a journal entry or class discussion about what they learned, were surprised by, gained an appreciation for, etc.
- Activity Idea: For students interested in ceramics projects of their own, have them view the video to learn about techniques and processes they could use when creating their pieces.
*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
