Introduction To Functional Art: The Art Of Daily Life

This section explores the intersection of art and utility, emphasizing how functional art embodies both aesthetic beauty and practical purpose across various cultures and periods.

Pottery/ceramics

This section explores the interplay of art and functionality in pottery and ceramics, highlighting their cultural significance and aesthetic evolution.

Weaving/textiles

This section explores the artistry and functionality of textiles, highlighting their cultural significance and design aspects.

Jewelry

This section emphasizes jewelry as both an artistic expression and a functional accessory, highlighting its role in conveying status and cultural meanings.

Furniture Design

Furniture design merges aesthetics with functionality, emphasizing ergonomic principles and cultural significance.

Traditional Tools & Utensils

This section explores how traditional tools and utensils exemplify the balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal in functional art.

Elements And Principles In Functional Design: Designing For Use

This section explores the essential elements and principles of functional design essential for creating objects that are both useful and aesthetically pleasing.

Ergonomics

This section discusses ergonomics and its significance in functional art, emphasizing the relationship between design, human well-being, and utility.

Durability

Durability in functional art refers to how material choices and construction techniques contribute to an object's longevity and practicality.

Balance

The concept of balance in functional design integrates aesthetic appeal and practical utility, significantly enhancing the usability and stability of an object.

Proportion

This section focuses on the concept of proportion in functional art and craft, emphasizing its importance in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional objects.

Surface Decoration

This section explores how surface decoration enhances the aesthetic appeal and functionality of functional art objects, linking cultural significance and practical use.

Space

This section explores the integration of art and utility in functional crafts across various cultures, emphasizing the balance between aesthetics and function.

Form

This section explores the integration of form and function in art, emphasizing how functional art reflects cultural traditions and individual aesthetics.

Material Exploration: Understanding The Building Blocks Of Function

This section explores the fundamental properties and limitations of various craft materials, emphasizing their impact on the design and functionality of art objects.

Clay Hand-Building

This section delves into the fundamentals of clay hand-building, exploring techniques and cultural significance.

Basic Weaving/fiber Arts

This section introduces the fundamental techniques and principles of basic weaving and fiber arts, emphasizing their cultural significance and practical utility.

Paper Engineering For Book Arts

This section explores the principles and techniques of paper engineering as applied to book arts, focusing on different paper types and bookbinding methods.

Simple Jewelry Techniques

This section explores basic jewelry-making techniques, focusing on metal wire manipulation and the integration of beads to create functional art objects.

Design Process: From Idea To Object

This section outlines the systematic design process used to create functional art objects, emphasizing creativity, problem-solving, and iterative development.

Ideation

This section explores the stages of ideation in functional art, focusing on how creativity integrates form and function.

Sketching

This section explores the importance of sketching in the context of functional art and design, emphasizing how effective sketching translates ideas into tangible products.

Prototyping

Prototyping is a critical phase in the design process of functional art, where rough models are created to test and refine ideas before final production.

Testing Functionality

Refining Designs

This section covers the essential steps involved in the design process, emphasizing practical applications and creative refinement of functional art objects.

Artist/artisan Research: Masters Of Form And Purpose

This section explores in-depth research into contemporary craft artists and traditional artisans, emphasizing their unique ability to blend aesthetic appeal with practical function in their work.

Specific Craft Discipline

This section explores the intersection of craft and design, focusing on functional art that embodies form and purpose.

Philosophy And Approach

This section introduces the philosophy behind Functional Art & Craft, emphasizing the interplay between form and function.

Unique Techniques And Materials

This section explores various craft techniques and materials used in functional art, emphasizing their significance in combining aesthetics and utility.

Cultural Context (If Applicable)

Impact And Recognition

This section discusses the significance of functional art and craft, emphasizing the balance between aesthetics and utility, and its cultural implications.

Process Journal: Documenting The Design Journey

The Process Journal serves as a dynamic record of students' creative journey, documenting design ideas, problem-solving, material exploration, and reflection throughout the crafting of functional art.

Design Ideas

This section explores the integration of form and function in functional art and craft, highlighting cultural traditions and innovative design.

Problem-Solving Notes

This section emphasizes the integration of form and function in functional art, exploring how design choices reflect cultural values and practical usage.

Material Tests

This section explores material tests in functional art, emphasizing the relationship between form and function in crafting useful art objects.

Construction Plans

This section focuses on the process of creating detailed construction plans for functional art and craft objects.

Reflection On Form And Function

This section reflects on the interplay between form and function in functional art, emphasizing how aesthetic and practical elements combine to create meaningful objects.

Self-Assessment

This section explores self-assessment strategies for evaluating one's understanding and application of functional art and design principles.

Studio Project: Creation Of A Functional Art Object

This section outlines the practical project where students create a functional art object that integrates form and function.

A Ceramic Vessel

This section focuses on the creation and significance of ceramic vessels, exploring their functional and aesthetic qualities as examples of functional art.

A Small Woven Piece

This section explores the importance of creating a small woven piece within the context of functional art, emphasizing the balance of aesthetics and utility.

A Designed Book

This section explores the creation of functional art through the design of a book, emphasizing the integration of aesthetics and utility.

A Piece Of Wearable Art/jewelry

This section explores the dual purpose of jewelry as a functional art form that serves both aesthetic and cultural meanings.

A Small Desk Organizer

This section discusses the creation of a functional desk organizer, emphasizing the integration of design and practical utility.

Critique Sessions: The Dual Lens Of Aesthetics And Utility

This section emphasizes the importance of critique sessions in developing functional art by focusing on both aesthetic appeal and utility.

Artist's Intent

This section explores the connection between form and function in art, emphasizing how artists integrate aesthetic considerations with practical utility.

Peer And Teacher Feedback

This section delves into the role of peer and teacher feedback in the creative process of developing functional art, emphasizing the importance of constructive criticism for artistic growth.

Assessment

This section emphasizes the integration of form and function in functional art, aiming to equip students with the skills to create meaningful art that reflects cultural traditions and personal aesthetics.

Formative Assessment

This section covers the essential components of formative assessments in functional art and craft, emphasizing the integration of form and function.

Summative Assessment

This section outlines the assessment criteria for the unit on functional art and craft, emphasizing demonstrable student capabilities in investigating, skill-building, creative thinking, and reflective evaluation.

Throughout The Course (Applicable To All Units)

This section emphasizes the ongoing nature of learning through a comprehensive process journal that records artistic development across all units.

Process Journal/sketchbook

The Process Journal focuses on documenting the design journey in functional art and crafts, emphasizing the integration of creativity and practical problem-solving.

Approaches To Learning (Atl) Skills Integration

This section emphasizes the integration of ATL skills within the 'Functional Art & Craft' unit, highlighting essential skills necessary for effective learning and creation.

Communication Skills

This section focuses on the critical role of effective communication skills in art and design.

Social Skills

This section examines the importance of social skills in crafting effective communication and interpersonal relationships.

Self-Management Skills

This section explores the essential self-management skills necessary for effective engagement in art and craft practices, along with critical organizational and emotional strategies.

Research Skills

This section outlines key research skills necessary for exploring functional art and craft traditions, emphasizing the integration of form and function.

Thinking Skills

This section delves into the integration of form and function in art, exploring how functional art can be both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

Differentiation

This section discusses the importance and integration of form and function in functional art, exploring its historical, cultural, and aesthetic dimensions.

Interdisciplinary Connections

This section illustrates how the 'Functional Art & Craft' unit connects visual arts with various subjects, enriching the educational experience through interdisciplinary learning.

Exhibitions/showcases

Exhibitions and showcases allow students to present their functional art projects, fostering pride and dialogue about their work.