Path B: Home Implementation Pack (Video-based Making)

This Moodle Workshop supports learners who will complete the capstone implementation at home by learning from the course video resources and producing a documented home-making plan, evidence (photos/sketches), risk management, and reflection. You do not need a kiln to succeed in this pathway. A well-documented prototype, mock-up, or plan is acceptable if firing is not possible.

Your submission should show:

  • a realistic home project choice (tableware or vase)
  • method reasoning (pinch/coil/slab)
  • a step plan and drying strategy
  • two key risks + mitigation
  • a documentation plan (6 required views)
  • evidence of learning from videos (observe → suggests → apply)

Accessibility requirement: If you upload images, include a short text description under each image.

Safety note: Avoid clay dust. Clean surfaces with damp wiping. This course does not certify food safety for tableware; functional use typically requires proper kiln firing and suitable glaze/body maturity.

Submission phase

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Instructions for submission

Step 1 — Watch videos (minimum 3)

Watch at least 3 videos from the list below. You may watch more.

Video from Week 7

  1. A beginner's guide to starting pottery: essential tools, prices, and tips
  2. How much I spent building a pottery
  3. Make Pottery At Home Without a Kiln
  4. How To Make Clay At Home
  5. Pit Fire Pottery In Your Backyard | NO Kiln!
  6. Almost Anywhere Kiln: Simple, Cheap, Effective
  7. Start Making Pottery at Home - What You Will Need
  8. How I make ceramics at my home studio
  9. Unveiling how ceramic cups are made at home
  10. Handmade ceramic bowls step by step
  11. How long does it take to make a mug?
  12. How to prevent 8 common cracks

Step 2 — Choose ONE home project

Pick one:

  • Option A: Tableware (cup/bowl/small plate)
  • Option B: Vase (coil-built or slab-built recommended)

What to submit (required parts)

Submit one “Home Implementation Pack” with the sections below. You may paste text directly and attach files.

Part A — Videos Watched + Notes (required)

  1. List the video numbers you watched (minimum 3).
  2. Write 3 “Observe → Suggest → Apply” bullets (one per video OR three across videos):
  • Observed: what you saw the maker do
  • Suggests: why it matters (risk reduction, strength, timing, drying)
  • Apply: how you will use it in your plan

Part B — Home Project Overview

  • Title
  • Project type: tableware or vase
  • One-sentence summary (what you are making)

Part C — Method Choice + Reason (120–180 words)

State your method (pinch/coil/slab) and explain why it fits your tools, time, and project type.

Part D — Step Plan (6–10 steps)

Write your making workflow:

  • forming/building
  • joining strategy (score/slip/compress)
  • drying control strategy
  • finishing notes
    If you cannot make physically, write your steps as a realistic plan.

Part E — Risk Log (top 2 risks + mitigation)

Choose two risks and explain how you will reduce them. Examples:

  • cracking (uneven thickness, fast drying)
  • warping (uneven slab drying, lack of support)
  • weak joins (insufficient scoring/compression)
  • collapse (building too fast while too wet)
  • time risk (project scope too large)

Part F — Evidence (required)

Provide 2–6 images (photos of your process/prototype OR sketches/mock-up).
Under each image, add:

  • 1–2 sentence text description (accessibility)
  • what stage it shows (forming / joining / drying plan / etc.)

Part G — Documentation Plan (required)

List the 6 required views you would photograph for your final work:

  1. front/full view
  2. side view
  3. back/second angle
  4. top view
  5. base view
  6. detail close-up
    Add 2–4 caption notes: what each view should demonstrate.

Part H — Reflection (150–200 words)

Answer:

  • What changed in your plan after watching the videos?
  • What is one technique you will prioritise next time?
  • What risk will you manage first, and how?

Word count guidance

Total text (Parts A–H): approx. 700–1200 words (excluding image descriptions).