Module 6 Video Reflections!

In the video "Through the eyes of a sculptor" I learned that sculptors rarely work in the same place for a long time. I learned that sculptors are usually created in pieces, rather than all at once in one sitting. I also learned that they use a model to help them with their final piece. The artist checks there artwork by hitting it gently with a hammer. They can tell if if there are any cracks in the sculpt by the sound it makes. In the video "Glass and Ceramics" I learned that glass is actually made from sand. I was so shocked! I had no idea. Ceramics are made from clay. That one I knew! I once took a ceramic making class, and it was extremely fun! The clay is very easy to shape and mold. The videos relate to our textbook in that they both discuss techniques used to make sculptors and ceramics and glass. Personally, I enjoyed these films. I found them to be intruiging. I have always been interested in ceramics and sculptors, so to actually see a video of the different techniques used was amazing. Although I learned a lot from the textbook on these chapters, I feel as though I obtain more knowledge from the videos! Maybe I am more of a visual learner!