Mixed media sculptures: combining diverse materials and techniques

Art and design

Deepening the understanding of the principles of 3D sculpture

Exploring assembling: creating sculptures from multiple parts

Carving techniques: from concept to finished sculpture

Thematic development: crafting expressive and cohesive sculptures

Casting methods: reproducing and enhancing sculptures

Advancing modelling: shaping with clay

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

What sculpting technique pours a material into a mould?

What is the first step of the casting process called?

Where might sanding and polishing be used in the casting process?

Which artist created ‘Cumulous Brand, Bill’ which is decorated with branded tattoos.

What are multiple copies of a sculpture from one mould called?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Mixed media sculptures: combining diverse materials and techniques

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.