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

the act of assembling materials to form a structure or object

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

Creating a mask shape

Art and design

Mask designs: research and mood board

Design a mask using sources

Sculpture: card construction techniques

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

True or false? A mask shape must look realistic or similar to a human head.

Geometric shapes often display symmetry as they are __________ and even on different sides.

What is the purpose of folding your card in half before cutting out your mask base?

True or False? Scoring is when you use a blunt tool to create a crease for clean, precise folds

assembling materials to form a structure or object

If your mask’s features aren’t staying attached, you could ...

True or False? All 3D card designs require glue or tape to stick pieces together

To keep the structure flat and lightweight

Layering is used in card construction to ...

Order these four steps to create a 3D mask base

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Creating a mask shape

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.