a covering for all or part of the face, used for disguise, protection, or performance

the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society

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

a visual tool that gathers images, materials and ideas for inspiration

Mask designs: research and mood board

Art and design

Design a mask using sources

Sculpture: card construction techniques

Creating a mask shape

Mask construction using modroc

Surface decoration and completion of a mask

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

the process of being mentally stimulated by something to create new ideas

a design in which lines, shapes, forms or colours are repeated

the way something feels or looks like it feels (e.g. smooth, rough)

a piece of art, artefact, or tradition from a specific culture that provides ideas

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

the foundational structure of a mask before adding details or decoration

a balanced and proportionate similarity between two halves of an object or design

a lack of balance or symmetry between two halves of an object or design

something that has height, width, and depth. Unlike a flat drawing or picture

A type of plaster bandage used in sculpture.

The art of creating three-dimensional forms by shaping materials such as clay, metal, or plaster.

The process of building up materials in successive layers to create depth and strength in a sculpture.

The surface quality or feel of an object, which can be smooth, rough, or bumpy.

The process of adding patterns, textures, and colours to the exterior of an object to enhance its visual impact.

A repeated decorative design used to create visual interest.

The difference between elements such as colours or textures that makes them stand out.

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

Sculpture: make a mask

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