Year 5 - Art and design
Mask designs: research and mood board
Sculpture: make a mask
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Unit Summary
Masks have been created and used by many cultures and peoples through the ages, including in contemporary society for film and TV. In this unit, pupils will learn various sculpture techniques, design and make a mask.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore different mask designs and create a mood board to inspire your own mask creation.
Key Notes
- Masks can have cultural, ceremonial, or artistic purposes.
- Different cultures have unique mask designs and symbols.
- A mood board is a visual tool to collect and arrange ideas and inspiration.
Vocabulary To Learn
- mask: a covering for all or part of the face, used for disguise, protection, or performance
- culture: the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society
- symbol: a mark or character used to represent an idea, object, or relationship
- mood board: a visual tool that gathers images, materials and ideas for inspiration
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All masks are used for disguise.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Masks can have cultural, ceremonial, or artistic purposes. Different cultures have unique mask designs and symbols.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'mask'
a covering for all or part of the face, used for disguise, protection, or performance.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All masks are used for disguise. Correction: Masks can also be used for cultural ceremonies, art and storytelling.
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