the act of assembling materials to form a structure or object

cutting precise slots in card to combine two pieces together, creating stability without glue

adding tabs to card edges to secure pieces together with glue

using a blunt tool to create a crease for clean, precise folds

stacking multiple card pieces to add strength and visual depth

Sculpture: card construction techniques

Art and design

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.

Sculpture: make a mask

cutting slots in card to combine pieces together, creating stability

Why might construction techniques be used in a card sculpture?

What is the purpose of scoring in card construction?

Make the slots slightly bigger than needed.

What is a good way to ensure a stable interlocking structure?

A mood board is a {{ }} tool to collect and arrange ideas and inspiration.

mark or character used to represent an idea, object, or relationship.

Select which are card construction techniques.

Sources should be copied from exactly to create a good design.

What are common uses of masks in history?

Being precise with measuring and cutting improves the {{ }} of 3D structures.

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