Sculpture: make a maquette
I can construct a three-dimensional maquette of a chosen animal, bird, or insect.
- Year 3
Sculpture: make a maquette
I can construct a three-dimensional maquette of a chosen animal, bird, or insect.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A maquette is a small three-dimensional model used by artists to plan and develop their sculptures.
- Techniques for building a stable armature include creating a framework with materials like wire, card, or foil.
- Sketches or photos can be used to replicate accurate proportions and shapes in a sculpture.
Keywords
Maquette - is a small, rough model of a sculpture used for planning
Three-dimensional - something that has height, width, and depth - unlike a flat drawing or picture
Armature - is a skeleton for your model and a strong frame that gives shape and holds your maquette together
Common misconception
Pupils may think a maquette is the final sculpture and needs to be large. They may also jump into adding small details before constructing the basic form.
Remind pupils that a maquette is a smaller version to plan and test ideas before making a bigger sculpture. The main shape and structure need to be built first to support the details.
Equipment
Card, wire, tin foil and other recyclable materials.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does "3D" mean?
Q2.What should you do first when sketching a bird?
Q3.True or False? Sculptures are always made from one type of material.
Q4.True or False? A bird’s body can be sketched by using simple shapes like circles and ovals.
Q5.Sculptures are different from drawings because they have __________.
Q6.Tone means how or dark something is.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A maquette is a small __________ that helps artists plan their sculptures.
Q2.Put these steps for making a maquette in the correct order:
