Refine and evaluate a robot sculpture
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can add finishing touches to enhance the appearance of my sculpture.
Key learning points
- Using tools, paint, or additional materials to refine adds realism, texture, and character to a sculpture.
- Adjust and strengthen the sculpture’s structure by securing joints and balancing weight.
- Comparing your final sculpture to your maquette helps to reflect on what worked well and what could be improved.
Keywords
Sculpture - a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or combining materials
Refine - making small changes to improve a piece of art
Maquette - is a small, rough model of a sculpture used for planning
Common misconception
Pupils could think the maquette is the final version of their sculpture, rather than a starting point for refining and improving their design.
Remind pupils that a maquette is a guide for their sculpture, not a final blueprint. Emphasise that it's okay to make changes as they work to improve stability and functionality.
Teacher tip
Remind children of joining techniques by showing examples of each technique. Allow extra time, as refining and decorating may take longer.
Equipment
Cardboard, newspaper, magazines, milk cartons, small boxes, pipe cleaners, string, scissors, gum tape, mark making tools, tissue paper, fabric scraps, foil, beads, buttons and bottle caps.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A maquette is a finished sculpture.
Q2.Cardboard is a recyclable material.
Q3.This is an image of which joining technique?
Q4.What is this joining technique called?
Q5.Which of the following can be used to hold materials together?
Q6.How do you create a flange? Order the steps.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does refine mean?
Q2.What details can you add when refining your sculpture?
Q3.Stability means something is strong and balanced, so it doesn't fall over or tip easily.
Q4.What could you do if your robot sculpture doesn’t stand on its own?
Q5.How can you check your sculpture can stand on its own?
Q6.Match the word to the definition.
is a small, rough model of a sculpture used for planning
three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or combining materials
a skeleton frame, basic shape, that holds a maquette together
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