This document outlines the requirements for a legacy project involving ceramic tiles. Students will create 4 tiles that feature imagery, text, and colors representing their personal legacy. Each tile must be 6x6 inches with texture, relief sculpting, and glazing. They cannot have cracks, bumps, sharp edges or broken pieces. Students will mount their completed tiles on a plywood board to create a large-scale mural. Students can earn extra credit by creating additional plain tiles to fill any gaps if not all spots are filled.

1. Legacy Project
Melvindale Public Pool 2016

2. What does the word
LEGACY mean?

5. Purpose:
To create a series of ceramic tiles that feature
imagery and/or text that somehow also displays
a personal meaning about who you are and what
you wish to leave as you LEGACY.
These tiles will then be organized,
SYSTEMATICALLY, to create a large scale mural.

6. Requirements
1.An ACTION PLAN with a clear CONCEPT of
what EACH TILE WILL LOOK LIKE before
construction, including:
a.Imagery
b.Text
c.Color scheme(s)

7. Requirements
2. The SERIES (all 4) of tiles will include both
elements of texture, and relief sculpting while
also being finished with glaze to draw attention
to its individual design.

8. Requirements
3. The project has been fired twice (BISQUE and GLAZE) and is free from any
imperfections, including:
Cracks & bumps or uneven finishes
sharp edges from cuts
broken pieces
And can be properly mounted without any part(s) lifting up due to it fitting the
proper tile dimensions:
6” x 6”
No thicker than a DVD case (relief & sculpture elements
included)

9. Requirements
4. Each tile will be MOUNTED on the plywood
backer board by their respective student.

10. Extra credit opportunities
Students are encouraged to participate in all
elements of this class, however the reality is many
choose not to.
With that in mind, instead of letting the whole “TEAM” fail upon
reaching our goal, any student that wishes to create an extra, PLAIN
6” x 6” to fulfill the spots are missing will receive an extra
PERCENTAGE POINT on their end of the year EXAM.