Assemblage: interior box design
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create and join elements for my assemblage sculpture.
Key learning points
- Assemblage is sculpture made by combining everyday objects, photos, text, or materials into one artwork.
- Artists might choose to use expressive letterforms and personal materials to create elements of their sculpture.
- Artists may choose joining techniques such as gluing, L-braces, flanges and tabs within their sculpture.
Keywords
Assemblage - an art form that involves creating a composition by combining objects into a unified artwork
Elements - individual parts of an artwork that join together to make one cohesive piece
Expressive letterform - a letter design that shows emotion or meaning through its shape and style
Joining techniques - the methods used to connect two or more materials or parts together
Common misconception
Assemblage sculptures cannot contain drawn and collaged elements.
Remind children that assemblage is a form of sculpture that includes everyday objects but can also be made from natural materials, manufactured items, photographs, text and drawings.
Teacher tip
Children may require access to thier printed and gathered materials from the previous lesson, in addition to thier collaged shoebox.
Equipment
Range of papers, glue, cardboard, masking tape, scissors.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Art boxes are a type of _________ sculpture.
Q2.An assemblage sculpture might tell a story that is __________ to the artist.
Q3.Which images show an assemblage sculpture?
Q4.Self identity means...
Q5.To make a self-identity assemblage, the artist may need to ...
Q6.Match the statements to the words:
you may choose to put items which will be less noticeable
you may choose to put items which will feature more prominently
you should put items which will be the main focus.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an assemblage sculpture?
Q2.The methods used to connect two or more materials together are called techniques.
Q3.Match the keywords to their definitions:
A letter design showing emotion
An adhesive used to attach materials
A joining technique that holds shape
Q4.Why might an artist use their name or initial in their assemblage?
Q5.Using a glue spreader can help to create a finish to your collage.
Q6.What is a disadvantage of using glue as a joining technique?
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