Refine and evaluate a robot sculpture

Art and design

Research robots in art

Design a robot

Create a maquette of a robot

Sculpt a robot using recyclable materials

Make a tonal study of a robot sculpture

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.

Recycled robots: drawing and sculpture

What details can you add when refining your sculpture?

Stability means something is strong and balanced, so it doesn't fall over or tip easily.

Reinforce joins with extra tape, glue or folded tabs.

What could you do if your robot sculpture doesn’t stand on its own?

Throw it and see if it lands on its feet.

Add internal supports like wire or sticks for stability.

Gently test the balance after adding each part to adjust if needed.

How can you check your sculpture can stand on its own?

three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or combining materials

a skeleton frame, basic shape, that holds a maquette together

This is an image of which joining technique?

Which of the following can be used to hold materials together?

Cut slits around the base of tube 1-2cm apart.

How do you create a flange? Order the steps.

Starter Quiz

A maquette is a finished sculpture.