Title: Dogu Doll Pinch Pot

Grade Level: 12th

Time Needed: 1 Class Period

Lesson Description/Focus

Students will be shown how to create a pinch pot to form a dolls head & they will then construct a body
for the doll out of clay. Dolls will be made in the fashion of the Japanese Dogu dolls. After construction
of the dolls the students will write a short one page essay describing the process they learned for making
a pinch pot, what Dogu dolls were for and where they originate. During the construction of the dolls
the instructor will lecture over the origins, nature and meanings of classic Dogu dolls reinforcing
previous classes.

Objectives: Oklahoma: Standard 1:2 Identify and apply knowledge of the principles of design...,
Standard 1:6 Discuss visual arts skills and processes used to identify and solve design problems in
visual art and other creative disciplines. Standard 3:1 Create original 2 & 3 dimensional works of
visual art from observation, memory & imagination using a variety of media, Standard 3:3
Demonstrate safe & proper use, care, & storage of media, materials, & equipment while creating visual
art. Standard 3:4 Apply knowledge of a basic art vocabulary through experiences in making original
works of visual art., Standard 4:2 Demonstrate respect for personal artwork & the artwork of

others.

National Standards: 1:A apply media, techniques, and processes with sufficient skill, confidence, and
sensitivity that their intentions are carried out in their artworks. Standard 1:B conceive & create
works of visual art that demonstrate an understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates
to the media, techniques, and processes they use., Standard 4:B describe the function and explore the
meaning of specific art objects within varied cultures, times and places.

Learning Activity Summary

Upon completion of the pinch pot sculpted Dogu dolls students will have learned what tools, methods
and techniques that might have been used by the Japanese in creating the originals. Students will also
understand the meaning and use of the dolls in Japanese culture. In writing the essay over the dolls
students will demonstrate knowledge as to the original purpose of the dolls and what they dolls might
represent to them personally. Students will comprehend the differences and similarities between dolls as
they are conceived in American society and what the Dogu dolls were in their historical context.

Assessment
Dolls:
FormStudent created a form consistent with original Dogu dolls.Student created a form mostly
consistent with Dogu dolls.Student created a form that met minimum standards and no more.Student did
not make a doll that resembles a Dogu doll.Method Student used method for dolls exactly as
taught.Student used most of the methods demonstrated.Student used some of the methods
shown.Student used little or none of the methods taught.DesignFinished doll met all applicable design

elements.Most all design elements present.Some design elements present but only minimum.Lacked any
proper design elements.ComprehensionStudent demonstrated understanding of process of creating
pinch pot and dollStudent shows understanding of most processesStudent showed only a minimum
understanding of processStudent showed no comprehension of creation process
Essay:
GrammarEssay had little to no grammar errors.Essay had few but not many errors.Essay contained
errors but average amountEssay contained many errorsEssay not done or errors exceed standards for
grade levelInformationAccurate information provided about process and historyMostly correct
information and historyProvided only basic information and historyLacked process explanation and or
historical background No process or historical info. givenLengthEssay was 1 page or moreEssay was
70-80% in lengthEssay was only half pageEssay less than half pageEssay only a few
sentencesProcessConstruction process completely explainedProcess given in overview fashionProcess
given with minimal explanationProcess not explained/explained incorrectlyNo process mentioned

Components Addressed

This lesson plan covers Aesthetics, Production, History, and Criticism.