Sculpture and 3D: Mega materials

Creating sculptures by exploring how different materials can be shaped and joined and learning about techniques used by artists Barbara Hepworth and Sokari Douglas-Camp.

Lessons

Lesson 1: From 2D to 3D

  • To develop ideas for 3D artwork by visualising and drawing in 2D.

Lesson 2: Soap sculptures

  • To use complex techniques to shape materials.

Lesson 3: Working with wire

  • To explore how shapes can be formed and joined in wire.

Lesson 4: Shadow sculpture

  • To consider the different effects of how sculpture is displayed.

Lesson 5: Recycle and recreate

  • To choose and join a variety of recycling materials to make a sculpture.

Key skills

Experiencing:

  • E.01 Encounter, sense,
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Key vocabulary

abstract

bend

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