Year 3 - Art and design
Create a maquette of a robot
Recycled robots: drawing and sculpture
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils design and make a robot using recycled materials. They will investigate robots in film and TV, and create their own recycled robot using construction techniques.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create a maquette of a robot.
Key Notes
- A maquette is a small three-dimensional model used by artists to plan and develop their sculptures.
- Identify and use different joining techniques such as tying, slotting or gluing to build a strong and stable maquette.
Vocabulary To Learn
- maquette: is a small, rough model of a sculpture used for planning
- sculpture: a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or combining materials
- armature: a skeleton frame that gives the basic shape and holds a maquette together
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A maquette is a finished sculpture, not a model for planning a design.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A maquette is a small three-dimensional model used by artists to plan and develop their sculptures. Identify and use different joining techniques such as tying, slotting or gluing to build a strong and stable maquette.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'maquette'
is a small, rough model of a sculpture used for planning.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: A maquette is a finished sculpture, not a model for planning a design. Correction: Remind pupils that building a maquette is an opportunity to test different elements of their design, allowing them to identify areas for improvement. A maquette does not need to be perfect as its purpose is to resolve issues before the final design.
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