3.1 Linking my work to the Creative and Media Industry

3.1 Linking my work to the Creative and Media Industry

Clay pot:
Ceramists and potteries are artists who specialise in creating clay pots and those types of artefacts. They are suitable because they are experienced and have a good understanding on clay pots. They also have good techniques on making clay pots and other clay made artefacts. One of their techniques that we have studied and learnt about is coiling. This method involves moulding clay into a sausage shape and smoothing it out to make a smooth clean surface. You would need to have qualifications such as art a-levels etc and other experiences will be an advantage. I could be making this artefact for the visual arts industry such as exhibitions in galleries etc. It could also be used as a prop for a play. I think it would take a maximum of 4 days to produce this artefact but the clay pot itself would need to be made in one day because clay would harden. The first day I would gather any images, ideas I would like to use on my pot and make a plan. On the second day I would make the clay pot itself and start on the carving (if needed). On the third day the pot would be sent off to the kiln to harden. When everything is complete I would make sure it is transported to the location safely.