Below: How to make a skull shape

Dia De Los Muertos

In honor of Dia De Los Muertos we will be producing a ceramic skull that pays homage to a loved one or makes satire of mortality. It will be no less than 6" and constructed using the hollow a sphere pinch method.

Dedicated to someone or a pet that has passed away - family, friends, or celebrity.
1. Create a sculptural skull from clay.
2. Embellish skull with designs that represent the person. This could be high or low relief!

Project Grading Criteria/Rubric:

Directions & Techniques (10pts)

The student followed all the project directions and requirements (dedicated to deceased, skull creation, cohesive design that flows together), used all appropriate techniques (forming clay, adding details through high or low relief, obvious care for product)

Composition & Creativity (10pts)

Final piece is highly developed and shows intention. The student sketched different ideas and translated them to the final piece. NO COPYING images or ideas!

Craftsmanship (10pts)

High level of craftsmanship; everything was completed neat and clean, no extra marks, or super obvious sharp edges. Attention to detail is apparent.

Effort & Participation (10pts)

Student worked everyday for the bulk of the period without reminder; cleaned up adequately and at the appropriate time each day; took responsibility for their project, work area, and respected the projects and work of others.