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Paper Mache Mask

Form/ Texture/ Sculpture
MASK

Objective: Concept / Topic to teach:
• Students will learn about Form, Texture, Shape and Space, through constructing Sculptures.
• Students will define Sculpture related terms.
• The class will draw a design for a paper Mache mask which they will construct for a final project.
• The final project will be a mask based on the students own face and will be constructed primarily with paper Mache.

Standards Addresses
Grade 6 –8   (1.2) Employing visual images. (1.3) Evaluating meaning and communication of art. (2.1) Use of the Elements of Art, and Principles of Art. (3.1) Identifying and using process. (4.1)Works of art from cultures, times, and places. (5.2) Critical Analysis and Aesthetic inquiry.

Specific Objectives:
• Complete 3-4 drawings in their sketchbooks of designs to be turned into a paper mache mask sculptures.
• Define terms: Form, Shape, Relief, Modeling, Casting, Assembling, Carving, Space, etc.
• Create 3-4 drawings of designs that they would like to turn into a paper mache mask.
• Students will take their designs and make a mold of their faces with tin foil as a way to give basic structure.
• Students will use their mold of their faces to construct a paper mache layer on top to create a hard shell for their mask. Each student must customize the mask with other materials and paints.  A second option is to use pre made plastic faces and apply the paper mache mix to the face with a light coat of vegetable oil on the plastic face.
• Learn about the Elements of Art; Shape, Texture, Form, and Space through a series of sculpture relate projects.
• Students will learn about the 4 types of sculptures as well the most common ways to create sculptures.

Required Materials:
• Pencil
• Glue
• Paper
• Ruler
• Compass
• Paints – Acrylic / Tempera
• Newspaper
• Brushes
• Paper plates.
• Paper towels
• Magazines
• Scissors
• Cardboard
• Tinfoil
• Tacky Glue

Introduction/ Discussion: Anticipatory Set:
 Form is a key Element of Art when discussing anything related to sculptures. The creation of physical 3 dimensional art is one of mankind’s oldest forms of self expression. Students will design and create a series of sculptures and develop an understanding of the Elements of Art; shape, texture, space and form. Each project will be mixed media and will allow the students to be as creative as they want it to be by allowing them to taking ownership of the project.

Step-By-Step Procedures:
1. Start the lesson by asking the students describe what they think Form is and do they see it in everyday life? Follow up with daily vocabulary words and discussions about the meanings and techniques.
• Form - is considered three-dimensional showing height, width and depth.
• Sculpture  - three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining materials.
* Modeling, * Casting, * Assembling, * Carving
• Relief - Is a type of sculpture in which forms and figures are projected from the front only
• Modeling - A sculpture method in which a soft or workable material is built up and shaped.
• Mixed Media - The use of more than one medium to create a work of art.
• Casting - Is a sculpture method in which melted material is poured into a mold.
• Assembling - A sculpture method in which different kinds of materials are gathered and     joined together.
• Carving - A sculpture method in which materials are cut away or chipped away.
• Modeling - A sculpture method in which a soft or workable material is built up and shaped.
• Texture - is the perceived surface quality of a work of art.

2. At the start of lesson students will be shown examples of the project at different stages of completion. This way student will have a better understanding of how to complete the project on their own.

3. Students will create 3-4 drawings of different ideas that they would like see turned into a paper mach mask sculpture. For this project students are asked to create good designs that are not tiny in detail or have too much detail. Once the drawing is chosen the student must create a larger drawing that will show detail and clearly define what the mask should look like once done.

4. Students will use Tinfoil and place it over there face pressing in so that they make a relief of their face. The tinfoil mask will be propped up from behind with wadded up paper so as to support the structure once the paper mache is being applied. If available plastic pre made faces can also be used for this instead of the tinfoil. A layer of Pam cooking spray will be applied so that the paper mach so that it does not stick to the plastic.
Another option to this is to use plaster gauze to create a plaster mask base. Students will have to lie down while another student applies layers of plaster gauze to their face. The best way to accomplish this is to first place plastic wrap on the students face with air holes for the nose. A layer of Pam cooking spray will be applied so that the plaster does not stick to the plastic. Students should use warm water and evenly apply the plaster to the students face and firmly pressing in on all areas so as to show the greatest detail. It should take no more than 30 minutes to dry and the student should feel the mask pulling away from their face.
 
5. To make paper mache add a 1 to 2 ratio of flour to water in a bowl. The best amount is ½ cup flour to 1 cup water. Add flour until the mixture has reached a pancake consistency. Students should tear up strips of paper and gently dip the paper into the mixture and remove and excess mache before applying it to the tinfoil. For the first attempt only a very thin layer should be applied and allowed to dry before more layers are added.
 
6. Each student will add layers of paper mache to the mask as well as house hold goods like paper tubes to create greater interest. A larger surface can be made and then cut so as to create a unique form. The mask should have several layers so as to create a strong structure.
 
7. The last step is to add color to the image. Students will paint the mask using acrylic paint to add designs and creativity to their work.
 
8. This project will be concluded with a portfolio review in which the students will present their works and critique the overall effect.
 
Summary / Closure:
After completing the project students should have mastered the concept of shape, form and texture. Each student will have an understanding as to what a relief sculpture is and how it can be used in art.

Evaluation:  Assessment Based on Objectives:
The final grade will be based on the evaluation of the art piece, participation, effort, and quality of paper and art work.
• Students will earn a percentage for their Portfolio Review, both as presenter and as an audience member.
• Quality of the work done will be a large part of the grade based on how well they have demonstrated an understanding of the concepts and their depiction. Overall condition of the final pieces will also have a factor in the grading.
• Effort put into the project will be demonstrated by both the final images and the how well the student worked in class on each project. (Factors include: is the project completed, and does it look like the student worked on it and not other things?)
• The final individual and group piece will make up half of the project’s grade.
• A six week test on the vocabulary will also be used as a grade to determine the student understands of the subject matter.
• The Rubrics are made up of 5 categories: Project completion (30%), Participation   (20%), Originality (20%), Quality of art work (20%), and Follows directions (10 %).

Additional Components that can be included:
 Plan for independent practice:
Students may do research on how theater companies create masks for actors trough out history from ancient Greece to present day Broad way shows.

 Adaptations: (For students with learning disabilities):
This project for most students does not require any adaptation but if physical limitations prevent work to be done than it is advised that a report be given and presented to verify the students understanding of the subject matter.
 Extensions (For gifted students): Students who complete the assignment early will be asked to create additional art work.
 

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