Mask designs: research and mood board
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore different mask designs and create a mood board to inspire my own mask creation.
Key learning points
- Masks can have cultural, ceremonial, or artistic purposes.
- Different cultures have unique mask designs and symbols.
- A mood board is a visual tool to collect and arrange ideas and inspiration.
Keywords
Mask - a covering for all or part of the face, used for disguise, protection, or performance
Culture - the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society
Symbol - a mark or character used to represent an idea, object, or relationship
Mood board - a visual tool that gathers images, materials and ideas for inspiration
Common misconception
All masks are used for disguise.
Masks can also be used for cultural ceremonies, art and storytelling.
Teacher tip
Encourage students to connect mask designs to emotions and stories. Use open-ended questions like, "What story might this mask tell?" and "How do its colours and patterns make you feel?" This fosters deeper thinking and helps students personalise their mood boards.
Equipment
Magazines and images of masks. Internet access and printing equipment. Scissors, glue, pens. Large paper to mount images. Digital software to create a mood board if available.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.__________ are basic concepts in art and design.
Q2.A __________ is an image of a person.
Q3.Facial __________ are how big or small features are compared to each other.
Q4.How do colours convey meaning?
Q5.What is a mood board?
Q6.Which of these is NOT a reason someone might wear a mask?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A __________ board is a visual tool that gathers images, materials and ideas for inspiration.
Q2.__________ can be included in a mood board.
Q3.Which of the following statements about masks is not true?
Q4.What should you annotate on your mood board?
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