Sculpture and 3D: Paper play

Exploring paper-based 3D art forms, focusing on techniques such as rolling paper tubes, shaping paper strips, and constructing imaginative sculptures. Learners develop skills in creating 3D structures and applying painting skills in three-dimensional art, enhancing their understanding of form and construction.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Tube towers

  • To roll paper to make 3D structures.

Lesson 2: 3D drawings

  • To shape paper to make a 3D drawing.

Lesson 3: Tree of life

  • To apply paper-shaping skills to make an imaginative sculpture.

Lesson 4: Creating a giant spider model

  • To work collaboratively to plan and create a sculpture.

Lesson 5: Painting a giant spider

  • To apply painting skills when working in 3D.

Key skills

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Key knowledge

Formal elements:

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Key vocabulary

carving

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