Learning intention
- To design a Maya face sculpture.
Success criteria
- I can identify
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Cambridge Primary Art & Design (0067) Learning objectives
Experiencing
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Chiaroscuro recap. In pairs, ask learners to recall everything they learned about chiaroscuro in the previous lesson. They can use the questions on the slide to help them.
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could refer to the notes about the features of the Maya face provided on the slide when writing their own notes during the Attention grabber.
- Could be provided with a basic outline of the face and the vertical and horizontal guidelines to help them place the facial features more easily.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Could experiment with additional, more complex details such as intricate patterns, textures or symbols.
- Could add short notes to their sketch explaining the meaning or purpose of the features they have chosen – for example, how large ears or a calm expression show importance or power in Maya art.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Identify common features of a Maya face sculpture,
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Vocabulary definitions
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features
Important parts of something. For faces, features are the eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and eyebrows.
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horizontal guidelines
Light lines from left to right to help with placing parts of a drawing.
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Experimental mark making
Lesson 2: Symbolic art
Lesson 3: Chiaroscuro
Lesson 4: Maya face sculptures
Lesson 5: Making clay sculptures
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 8th May, 2025
