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Year 3 - Art and design

Sculpture: refine and finish creature creations

Creature Construction: sculpture

Unit Summary

Pupils will combine readily available scrap items into model animals, learning how to construct through assembling materials. They will develop their ability to draw and shade 3-dimensions

Lesson Summary

You will learn to add finishing touches to enhance the appearance of your sculpture.

Key Notes

  • Using tools, paint, or additional materials to refine adds realism, texture, and character to a sculpture.
  • Adjust and strengthen the sculpture's structure by securing joints and balancing weight.
  • Comparing your final sculpture to your maquette helps to reflect on what worked well and what could be improved.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • sculpture: a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or combining materials
  • maquette: is a small, rough model of a sculpture used for planning
  • refine: making small changes to improve a piece of art

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may think that all parts of the sculpture must be detailed.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Using tools, paint, or additional materials to refine adds realism, texture, and character to a sculpture. Adjust and strengthen the sculpture's structure by securing joints and balancing weight.

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

a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or combining materials.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils may think that all parts of the sculpture must be detailed. Correction: Remind children that it's better to focus on key features like the face, wings, or texture, rather than decorating every part. This keeps your design clear and makes your creature stand out.

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