the physical substances artists use to make a sculpture — like clay, wood, metal, paper, or fabric

the main idea or message behind a sculpture

the features or characteristics of a material, such as texture, weight, flexibility, or strength, that affect how it feels and behaves

3D design: an introduction to the areas of study

Art and design

3D Design: introduction to the principles of sculpture

3D Design: form, structure and surface texture

3D Design: found materials

3D Design: clay construction techniques

3D Design: clay surface techniques

3D Design: plaster casting

3D Design: building with cardboard

3D Design: the influence of sources on your investigations

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

What is a small-scale model used to visualise and test a sculpture before making it called?

Which of these is **not** a defining feature of sculpture?

What creates a flow or tempo within a sculpture which can help guide the viewer’s eye?

Which principle of sculpture does this sentence relate to: "The sculpture has a strong outline and clear contours."

What type of thinking refers to understanding how objects exist and relate to each other in three dimensions?

Starter Quiz