a sculpture made by combining different found objects

materials that have not been bought or created for the purpose of making art, but have been collected from more random sources

to gather and group objects that link to an idea or theme

3D Design: found materials

Art and design

3D Design: introduction to the principles of sculpture

3D design: an introduction to the areas of study

3D Design: form, structure and surface texture

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 the 3D shape of an object called?

What is a container - something which holds or carries things -  often called?

A {{}} is how a form is built and supported so it can exist.

What does papier-mâché layer over a mould or base?

Which artist created the 2012 artwork 'Skin’: a delicate paper vessel that emphasises texture, flow and repetition?

What should you cover your structure with before covering in papier-mâché?

3D Design: found materials

Lesson outcome