Thematic development: crafting expressive and cohesive sculptures

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

Casting methods: reproducing and enhancing sculptures

Mixed media sculptures: combining diverse materials and techniques

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

using objects, forms or materials to suggest deeper meanings

True or false? Everyday objects can stand for bigger ideas and themes.

a random shape chosen with no meaning at all

using a country’s flag to represent national identity

an object from everyday life that carries deep personal intent

What is an example of "personal symbolism"?

True or false? The shape of a sculpture can change how its theme is understood.

because the form helps communicate the meaning of the symbol more clearly

because the form makes the symbol invisible

because the form always makes the symbol more expensive

because the form changes the symbol into a completely different artwork

Why do symbols become stronger when matched with the right form?

to guide the viewer’s eye through the artwork

to control how we see and emotionally respond to the piece

Select the ways in which artists use rhythm in their work.

Thematic development: crafting expressive and cohesive sculptures

Lesson outcome