Year 3 - Art and design
Refine and evaluate a robot sculpture
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 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
- refine: making small changes to improve a piece of art
- maquette: is a small, rough model of a sculpture used for planning
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils could think the maquette is the final version of their sculpture, rather than a starting point for refining and improving their design.
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 could think the maquette is the final version of their sculpture, rather than a starting point for refining and improving their design. Correction: Remind pupils that a maquette is a guide for their sculpture, not a final blueprint. Emphasise that it's okay to make changes as they work to improve stability and functionality.
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