shapes that look like forms found in nature, such as plants, animals, or the human body

a material made from paper and glue or paste, used to create 3D models and sculptures

connecting two or more parts of a sculpture or structure using glue, tape, staples or other methods

Exploring biomorphic sculptures using papier mâché

Art and design

Responding to organic forms with card, papers and modroc

Thinking in 3D, carving with soap

Exploring 3D art materials with casting (paper and plaster)

Exploring 3D construction techniques with clay

3D Design: displaying a sculpture

Pupils will explore sculptural forms, delving into organic and human made forms through 3D art. They will enhance their 3D thinking, source inspiration, and experiment with various materials. Pupils will learn technical techniques, modeling, and construction methods.

Being curious about 3D design

the process of building or assembling materials to create a structure

a three-dimensional shape that has height, width, and depth, like a cube or sphere

a structure that stays upright without support from walls or other objects

the structure of an object, referring to three dimensional space

cutting or chipping away from a solid material like wood or stone to shape a 3D form

a sculpture where shapes are raised from a flat background, not fully 3D

the early stage of a sculpture where the basic shape is formed before adding detail

a sculpture making technique where a malleable material is formed in mould

a hollow container used to shape the malleable material

a part of the mould that curves around the object or cast in a way that makes it hard to remove the object from the mould. It can trap the cast inside the mould if not designed carefully

a pottery technique where flat pieces of clay are cut and joined together to make shapes

a container that can hold something, like a bowl, pot, vase or cup. In art, vessels can be practical or decorative, and they’re often made using clay in ceramics

a way of making 3D art by shaping soft materials like clay or wax with your hands or tools. Artists use modelling to build up forms and textures, often starting with a simple shape and adding detail

the art of folding paper into different shapes or figures, like animals or objects, without cutting or using glue

a small platform or base that a sculpture stands on, it helps show off the artwork and makes it easier to see

to choose, organise, and display artworks in a thoughtful way, like planning how an exhibition will look and what information goes with each piece

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