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Relief sculpture profile portrait

I am beautiful: drawing and mixed media

Unit Summary

This is a profile portrait drawing unit that incorporates photographing and drawing the face in profile, printing and relief sculpture. Pupils will not only draw the face, but celebrate what is unique about themselves incorporating this into their art.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to create a profile portrait relief sculpture.

Key Notes

  • A relief sculpture is a type of artwork where shapes are built up on a flat surface.
  • Materials such as clay and cardboard can be used to create a relief sculpture.
  • Cutting out and layering different shapes will create a three-dimensional relief cardboard sculpture.
  • Artists evaluate their completed work to reflect, learn, and improve their skills.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • relief sculpture: raised or carved areas on a flat surface
  • materials: the resources that artists, craftspeople and designers use to create artwork
  • evaluate: when we think about our artwork to understand how good it is and how we could make it better

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Students may attempt to create a piece that resembles a two-dimensional image as a result of not layering the materials.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

A relief sculpture is a type of artwork where shapes are built up on a flat surface. Materials such as clay and cardboard can be used to create a relief sculpture.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'relief sculpture'

raised or carved areas on a flat surface.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Students may attempt to create a piece that resembles a two-dimensional image as a result of not layering the materials. Correction: Students should be reminded to layer materials to create a three-dimensional piece.

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