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ARTS
Quarter 1 – Module 2
ARTS AND CRAFTS OF THE ILOCOS
REGION AND THE CORDILLERA
ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR)-
PINCH POT
ARTS – GRADE 7
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Arts and Crafts of Ilocos Region and the Cordillera
Administrative Region (CAR)- PINCH POT

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Lesson
PINCH POT
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In this module, you will undergo certain activities that will enable you to
create artworks showing the characteristics and elements of the arts of Luzon
Islands Provinces and apply series of procedures especially in making Pinch Pots.

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Introductory Message
A module is a type of learning resource that is essentially self-contained,
self- instructional package with learning paced by the student according to his or
her individual needs and ability (Ali, et.al,2010). It requires the learners to interact
actively with the instructional materials rather than simply allowing them to read
the materials passively (Dick and Carrey, 1990).

For the facilitator:

This module adheres to the learning competencies of the K-12 Curriculum.

This module helps the learners understand characteristics and salient features of
arts and crafts in Ilocos Region and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) showing
its relationship of the elements of art and processes. This module is a useful
learning device that provides the learning objectives, varied activities, key concepts,
generalization, application, and assessment.

For the learner:

This module is created to give meaningful learning in the arts and crafts
of Ilocos and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) especially making Pinch
Pots through different activities. Throughout the activities, you will learn the
various steps on how to make it and exhibit completed artworks for
appreciation and critiquing.

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written to help you create artworks showing
the characteristics of the Arts and Crafts of Ilocos Region and Cordillera
Administrative Region by making Pinch Pots. This module provides activities that
will help you learn the steps in making this artwork.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

• identify characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas in Luzon (e.g.

Pinch Pot) A7EL-Ia-2
• trace the external (foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences reflected in
the design of an artwork and in the making of a craft or artifact. A7PL-Ih-4
• create Pinch Pot as an artwork showing the characteristics of the arts and
crafts based on the materials used found in the local areas. (Clay).

What I Know

Hello Adventurer! Before you proceed on what you need to do and learn in
this module, look at the different samples of pinch pot artworks, analyze and list
down all your observations on your notebook. Afterwards, compare your
observations in each artwork.

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 What’s In

Now that you have analyzed and compared the pictures above, answer
these questions based on what you have observed.

Guide Questions:
1. What elements and principles of arts are applied in the different pinch pot
above?
______________________________________________________________________________
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2. Can we consider pottery as an art? Why or why not?

______________________________________________________________________________
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3. Why do you think pinch pot is considered to be a traditional way of pottery

making?

______________________________________________________________________________
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 What’s New

Vocabulary Builders
Ceramics - Clay objects that hold their shape after they have been heated to
specific temperatures.
Clay - Made from earth, water and fire. Clay is different from mud, since it has
plasticity: ability to hold together while it’s being shaped.
Fire - Heating pottery or clay sculptures to a temperature high enough to render it
hard and durable.
Pinch method - Technique that involves squeezing the clay, usually between
thumb and fingers.
Pottery - Functional ware, such as vases, pots, bowls, or plates
Read the concepts about what Pinch Pot is all about and learn on what you
are going to prepare for the next activity.

Pottery is an ancient art form and in Ilocos this tradition of molding

unglazed earthen called clay. It was originally used to age vinegar, wine &
“bagoong” or fish paste. Pinch Pot is a kind of pottery in which do not use a
machine it is a handmade art by which uses a hand especially the palm and
fingers to pinch the molded clay to create a shape. It is known to be the
traditional way of pottery making.

In Vigan, the clay is kneaded by a carabao before it goes to the

potter’s wheel that is today still spun by foot. It is then shaped into jars,
dried & fired in a kiln. These fragile pieces of art combine the elements of
earth, water, wind & fire that only expert “agdamdamili” or potter can only
achieve.

Pottery had existed long before Spain came to Ilocos. But it was only
in the late 1920s when Chinese migrants like the forefathers of Fidel Go
commercially produced it. Because of the lesser demands in the Chinese
market, they introduced a highly modernized designs of ceramics which they
globally classified by the imperial court. Most of their designs are made
exclusively or mainly for special uses, such as burial in tombs or for use on
altars. From a very simple hand-built coil pots, they introduced the use of
complex glazes and firing methods. These methods are adopted by the east
Asian countries as well as the European countries. Which continue to
flourish until the present. They only differ on the designs and the materials
used but the process is still the same.

By patronizing their art & making it popular again, we can help even as
tourists in continuing the stories of these time-honored handiworks. The
support that we give to them will go a long way in bringing a new breed of
weavers & potters. Because it is in the loss of demand that weakens the
industry, dampens the hearts of our artists & eventually kills this precious
traditional Ilocano handicraft.

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 Now that you have the idea of what pottery and pinch pot, I want you to
watch these videos of a traditional and modern pottery making which will connect
you to the process and procedures of making pinch pot. Afterwards, compare and
list down the similarities and differences of what is/are on the videos being
presented then answer the guide questions.
https://www.artswithtrista-pinchpotstepbystep
https://www.howtomakepinchpot.com

What is It

Way to go! After watching the videos from Activity 1, answer the following
guide questions below:

1. What is the significance of pottery to the lives of the people in Ilocos Region?
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. What are the characteristics of pinch pot compared to any other forms of pottery
making?
________________________________________________________________________________

What’s More

You have spent enough time answering the previous questions, but still you
need to accomplish this one too. Have fun and enjoy!

Activity 2: Pinch Me!

Make your own pinch pot using clay or any available material that you can
use in pottery making. Think and draft the design of what you are going to do.
Materials:

• Clay
• Styling Tools (pencil)
• Watercolor Paint
• Paint brush
• Small containers of water

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Procedures:
1. Form the clay into round ball.

2. Using your thumb, push it in the center.

3. Rotate it at the center and continue pinching the clay until you get the desired
shape.

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 4. Move your thumb and four fingers slowly around the clay ball. While you are
doing this, you should be applying a small amount of pressure.

5. Start designing your pinch pot using the tip of the pencil. You can use the tattoo
designs of Kalinga or the different patterns in Ilocos and Cordillera Province
textile as inspiration.

What I Have Learned

You are almost there! Now, that you have learned from our lesson in this
module and created your own pinch pot. In a short bond paper, paste a picture of
your artwork opposite the picture write the elements of arts used in it.

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 Picture of your artwork Elements of Arts
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Assessment

Here is the rubric for your output.

Rubric
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
CREATIVITY Totally original Most of the Some aspects of The artwork is a
design, no artwork elements the artwork are copy of a seen
element is an are unique, but 1 unique, but material source
exact copy of element may be several elements or one made by
designs seen in copied from are copied from another student
resource material source material. source material (80% or more of
or other student elements are
copied).
ATTRACTIVENESS/ The artwork The artwork The design and The artwork looks
CRAFTMANSHIP shows that the shows that the construction were thrown together
creator has took creator took pride planned. The at the last minute.
great pride in in his/her work. item has several It appears that
his/her work. The The design and flaws (unwanted little design or
design and construction look bumps, drips, planning was
construction look planned. The marks, and done.
carefully planned. item has a few tears), that Craftmanship is
The item is neat flaws (unwanted detract from the poor.
(free of unwanted bumps, drips, overall look
bumps, drips, marks, and
marks, and tears. tears), but these
do not detract
from the overall
look.
TIME and EFFORT Class time was Class time was
Class time was Class time was
used wisely. used wisely.
not always used not used wisely
Much time and Student could
wisely, but and the student
effort went to the have put in more
student did do put in no
planning and time and effort.
some additional additional effort.
design. work.
(Rubric taken from Learner’s Material Music & Arts 7 page 166-167.)

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References

1. https://elements%20principles%20and%20pinch%20pots.pdf
2. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ceramic-PinchPot-Coil-Method-Fish-an-Intro-
to-Working-with-Clay-1802140”
3. “http://juliasanderl.com/?s=pinch+pot&searchsubmit=”
4. “https://bsd405.org/art/2017/22/pinch-pot-fountains/”
5. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ceramic-Pinch-Pot-Coil-Method-Fish-an-
Intro-to-Workingwith-Clay-1802140”
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7. https://craftgawker.com/post/2018/09/09/111189/”
8. https://www.davidjones.com/marble-pinch-pot-21074683”
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17. Grade 7 Music and Arts Learner’s Material p165-167
18. Grade 7 Music and Arts Teacher’s Guide p.171 - 173

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