Sculpture One

Relief/Texture/Pyramid

Students continue to explore the sculptural technique of Low Relief in combination with texture on a 3-D form. Students will assemble a pyramid form constructed from five pieces of pre-cut corrugated cardboard. Once the form is constructed it will be covered in a layer of paper mache to cover all seams to create a unified surface. Students will now select materials to cover the form which will add relief and texture. Some possible materials will include matt board scraps, corrugated cardboard, buttons, hardware(nuts, washers, etc), and or any materials that may be collected by the students. Students are encouraged to source materials of their own. Completed forms will be further enhanced by painting.

Sculpture Two

modeling/armature/face-bust

Continued

Students have successfully assemble the armature from cardboard, newspaper, masking tape, and aluminum foil. The next step is to cover the armature in multiple layers of brown craft paper in traditional paper mache. The brown craft paper will create a firm smooth surface from which to develop the features of the character. Foil, crumpled paper, and paper mache mulch (paper clay) will be used to develop the features of the character.

Students are now adding the foil to further develop the features of their character. The foil is crumpled to add volume and attached with hot glue or a layer of the paper mache mulch. The foil additions should be smaller than the developed features to offer the opportunity to develop those forms in layers of refinement. Proportions are very important in this process to keep the features properly sized in relation to the armature. Students are encouraged to develop the features in multiple layer which may or may not require additional foil build up.

Sculpture Three

foam/carving/modeling

Letter/Number/Symbol

Continued

Students have successfully designed and cut their form from 2" foam. The forms are shaped and carved using a variety of hand tools and sandpaper. Texture may be added by scraping, sanding, and abrading the flat surface. Modeling will be done with joint compound that is applied in thin layers and sanded with fine sandpaper. Finished pieces be painted and embellished with any materials available or added by the students.

When the first letter is complete students have the option of doing a second smaller piece or to begin planning the next project which will be three dimensional. The three D piece should include multiple sections that will be attached with glue. The refinement and detailing will build on the experiences learned in the first project.

Sculpture 1

Relief/Texture

Students are introduced to Low Relief as a type of sculpture. To create a low relief piece students will use a wide variety of materials and techniques. Corrugated cardboard, packing materials, and brown craft paper will be the primary materials used. Tools will include scissors, glue, paper punches, and pinking shears. Students will assemble a low relief design or image using texture as the primary element. Materials may be torn, curled, scored, cut, punched, or altered in any way. the primary purpose is to create an interesting surface detail using a variety of techniques. Finished pieces will be displayed in a group with edges touching to create a large scale combined relief design.

Sculpture 2

Modeling/armature/paper mache

Face/bust

Students will select a person, animal, or character to be built over an armature of cardboard, paper, tape, and foil. A sketch and reference images are required. Once a sketch clearly defines the direction of the piece students will begin to assemble the armature. Tightly compressed sections of newspaper will be formed over a cardboard base with a cylinder to support the neck. This is then wrapped in masking tape, foil, and tape before adding the first layers of paper mache. Once the basic form has been developed the technique changes from constructive to modeling. Paper mache clay will be used to model the features and details of the face and shoulders.

Sculpture 3

Foam/carving/modeling

Letter/Number/Symbol

Students will do a sketch laying out their design on paper. The design must have thick bars or sections, this will enable the piece to be shaped and or carved. If the sections are too there will not be enough mass to carve or modify. Students will cut the basic shape using s hot wire cutter. Coarse and paper and small rasps will be used to carve the foam. The surface details may be rough or smooth using joint compound. Once the cutting, carving, and modeling is complete students will paint and detail the object. Additional details may also be added.