VISUAL ARTS 12
Summative: Make a Functional Ceramic
Assessment Instruction
*Text highlighted in blue indicates the purpose of the Visual Arts Practical Examination.
A. Learning Objectives
Competency Unit Learning Objective
Applying Knowledge
Communicate the intention of artwork using appropriate visual arts language.
and Skills
Innovative Assemble a body of resolved and unresolved artworks as appropriate to intentions.
Innovative Demonstrate concepts, ideas and meaning through visual communication.
Review on how and why art-making evolves and explain the choices made in their own
Open Minded
visual practice.
Open Minded Show the use of critical reflection to underline success and failure in order to progress work.
B. Aim of Activity
The aim of this activity is to explore the relationship between form and function, considering how design choices impact both the practicality
and aesthetic appeal of the piece
C. Product
1. A functional ceramic piece (e.g., mug, plate, or vase)
2. An artist intention statement
3. Artwork Review (UJIAN PRAKTEK)
D. Task Description
a. Artist Intention/ Moodboard
i. Write them in canva/gdocs
ii. Write your full name and class in the top right hand corner
iii. Write an expanded intention statement reflecting on the:
1. Initial idea
2. Three concept sketches for functional ceramic (Optional)
3. creation process
4. the artistic choices made
5. how the finished piece achieves balance between function and artistic expression
iv. If you want to explain it in drawing or images, please take a photo of your drawings and put it into your document.
b. Functional Ceramic Piece
i. Using hand-building techniques (e.g., slab, coil, or pinch methods), construct the selected piece
ii. Focus on creating a structurally sound, functional form with attention to proportion, texture, and craftsmanship.
iii. Refine the piece by smoothing seams, correcting imperfections, and enhancing the visual appeal with texture or patterns
iv. Ensure the piece meets its functional purpose (e.g., stable base for a vase, ergonomic handle for a mug).
c. Artwork Review (UJIAN PRAKTEK)
i. Write a 1-2 page review reflecting on your sculpture in docs format.
ii. Explain the strengths and challenges of working with clay. Consider factors like texture, plasticity, drying time,
underglazing.
iii. Explain how your approach shapes the final piece. What adjustments did you make along the way? What do you think
you did right and things you have not achieved in making ceramic pieces?
iv. Evaluate how well your piece fulfills its intended function. Does it work as you envisioned? How does its form relate to its
use?
v. Reflect on what you learned about how techniques impact both aesthetics and usability in ceramics.
E. Standard
● Artist Intention/Moodboard:
● A clear, thoughtful intention statement that explains the purpose, design choices, and artistic vision.
● Evidence of planning and skillful application of hand-building techniques, with a focus on form, proportion, and functionality.
● Functional Ceramic Piece
○ The ceramic piece demonstrates harmony between aesthetic appeal and practical usability.
● Artwork Review
● Be specific and thoughtful in your analysis.
● Use art terminology to describe your work and process.
F. Submission
Submit your artist intention/ moodboard and artwork review to this email: khairunnisa.liummah@cikal.co.id
G. Agreed Deadline
Artist Intention/Moodboard 21 February 2025
Functional Ceramic Piece 7 March 2025
Artwork Review 17 April 2025
H. Assessment Rubric
Level of Task Specific Clarification
Achievement Applying Knowledge and Skills Open Minded Innovative
Uses limited art vocabulary with Minimal creativity, with
unclear articulation of the artwork's Provides limited reflection limited exploration of new
Starting Up purpose or intention. on the evolution of the ideas or materials.
(1-2) work or choices made, with
little depth.
Uses some basic art vocabulary but Some self-reflection, but Some creativity is shown, but
Beginning
lacks clarity or depth in explaining the limited evaluation of artistic ideas lack originality or full
(3-4)
purpose and intention. development or process. exploration.
Communicates intention using Thoughtful self-reflection on Creative and original ideas,
Developing appropriate art vocabulary, with some the artistic development and with thoughtful exploration of
(5-6) connection to the artwork’s meaning. process, identifying areas of new materials and
growth. techniques.
Communicates intention clearly, using In-depth self-reflection and Highly innovative ideas and
appropriate and varied art evaluation, demonstrating techniques, demonstrating
Expanding
vocabulary, showing thoughtful strong understanding of exceptional creativity and
(7-8)
analysis personal growth in the future exploration of new materials.
sculpture.
Comprehensive self-reflection, Highly original, risk-taking
Articulates a nuanced and insightful demonstrating a profound ideas, demonstrating
intention with precise and understanding of personal groundbreaking creativity and
Bridging Over sophisticated use of visual arts growth, artistic development, a strong ability to push
(9-10) language. and a deep commitment to boundaries in both materials
the future sculpture. and form.
