MASK

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Project Aims:
•To explore and understand a range of cultural uses
and designs for masks
•To work from observation and imagination
•To learn how to transform a 2D design into 3D
•To produce a 3D ceramic mask
 What do you know
already about masks?
• What are they used for?
• Where are they used?
• What is their purpose?
• What possible meanings might they
have?

Use the computers to further your

knowledge and gather images of
masks that interest you.
 Homework:
Due 26th January

• Double page cultural research page

on Masks

• Using books & internet gather

information & images of masks
(great books in the Library)

• Present findings in an artistic

manner:
– Presentation of background
– Colour
– Images & information layout
– Drawings
 Homework:
Due 30th January

• Double page cultural research page

on Masks

• Using books & internet gather

information & images of masks
(great books in the Library)

• Present findings in an artistic

manner:
– Presentation of background
– Colour
– Images & information layout
– Drawings
 HOMEWORK
On paper, draw a design for
you 3D mask AND colour it in.

Due: 6th February

W.I.L.F.:
• Take inspiration from the masks you
have seen, drawn and researched.
• Use your imagination
• Colourful & exciting
• Expressions / emotion
• Detail & decoration
 Lesson
Aims:
Oil Pastel drawing

WILF:
•Observe mask carefully
•FILL PAGE
•Draw very light pencil outline
•Use the oil pastel on its edge
and tip to create different
marks and tone
•Try layer oil pastel colours &
Sgraffito.
 Lesson
1.
Aims:
Continue OIL PASTEL detail of your
mask
WILF OIL PASTEL:
•Use oil pastel on its edge & tip = diff. marks &
tone
•Layer oil pastel colours
•Use SGRAFFITO technique!

2. Choose a new mask & create a

PAINTING of it
WILF PAINTING:
•Draw light pencil outline
•Whole mask
•Light wash 1st
•Let sections dry, build up colour in stages
 Lesson
Aims:
1. Choose a new mask &
create a
PAINTING of it

WILF PAINTING:
•Draw light pencil outline
•Whole mask
•Light wash 1st
•Let sections dry, build up
colour in stages
 LESSON AIMS
1. In sketchbook, COMPLETE drawing 3
designs for mask that you will turn in
to 3D ceramic piece.

2. Have you finished your OIL PASTEL

sketch?

W.I.L.F.:
• Take inspiration from the masks you
have seen & drawn, and from your
imagination
• Colourful & exciting
• Expressions / emotion
• Detail & decoration
 Homework: Mask Evaluation
Answer the questions about each part of this
terms work & complete in the boxes.
You can continue onto another page if needed
Stick in to your sketchbook

Due Monday 2nd February

 LESSON AIMS
1. Have you finished your OIL
PASTEL sketch? – Use the
guillotine to trim edges and stick in
your sketchbook.
2. Finish coloured pencil drawing
3. Choose a new mask & create a
PAINTING of it.

W.I.L.F
•Draw light pencil outline of the whole mask
•Light wash 1st
•Let sections dry, build up colour in stages
•ask
•Light wash 1st
•Let sections dry, build up colour in stages
 Peer Assessment: Mask
Design

What strand/strands are you looking at?

What will you be looking for in the work?

Write ‘Mask Design’ and the strand

1 number in the first column

Key words: Creative, Drawing, Colour,

2 Blending, Imagination, Pattern, Influence

3
Homework:
Work on your individual targets to refine
your work.
Due Tuesday 15th December
 Last lesson: W.I.L.F:

Clay • Respond to the clay and

adapt design if needed
1. Make a stencil from news paper,
• Hands dry out clay =
using your design as inspiration. Keep clay moist by not
fiddle with it
2. Cut out base of mask, taking care
with the scalpel. • Sculpt CAREFULLY
3. Start to cut out features and • Safe working practice

shapes. • Attaching features using

4. Build up areas crosshatching & slip. slip & crosshatching &
good contact
5. Use textures to explore pattern.
• Pack away very carefully
to ensure airtight!!!
Key words: clay, slab, slip, guide rail, kiln
2. Finish your Oil Pastel piece

• Use oil pastel on its edge & tip =

marks & tone
• Layer oil pastel colours
• Use SGRAFFITO technique!
 1. Last 2. Finish your Oil Pastel

lesson: Clay piece

1. Cut out base of mask using • Use oil pastel on its edge &
design as inspiration. tip = marks & tone
• Layer oil pastel colours
2. Start cutting out features • Use SGRAFFITO technique!
3. Start building features using
crosshatching & slip

W.I.L.F.: 3. Masks Self-Evaluation

• Hands dry out clay = Keep clay moist Complete sheet
by not fiddle with it
Answer the questions in regards
• Sculpt CAREFULLY to each part of this terms work &
complete in the boxes.
• Attaching features using slip & Stick in to your sketchbook!
crosshatching & good contact

• Pack away very carefully to ensure

airtight!!!
 LESSON AIMS:
Clay
1. Keep constructing base of
mask
2. Start cutting out features
3. Start building features using
crosshatching & slip

W.I.L.F.:
• CUTTING OUT
• BUILDING UP
• Newspaper support
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
• Attaching features using slip & •Develop…
crosshatching & good contact •Be able to…
• Pack away very carefully to ensure •Know how to….
airtight!!!
 7Y LESSON AIMS:
Clay
1. Cutting out & building up features
using crosshatching & slip
2. Build newspaper & plastic bag
support W.I.L.F.:
• Support will add to
1. Photograph mask 3D
2. Complete evaluation
3. Stick both in book • Cut and stick
carefully
• Thorough and
detailed answers
• Written in full
sentences
 LESSON AIMS:
1, Ensure Mask is complete – can you
refine it in anyway?
INITIAL THE BACK AND INCLUDE 7G

2, Guillotine edges and stick your design W.I.L.F:

and oil pastel piece inside your
sketchbook. • Detailed clay mask

3, Complete Mask evaluation sheet and

stick in book. • Thorough and
detailed answers

• Written in full
sentences
 Lesson Aims: Masks
1. Create a page in your sketchbook that is a
step-by-step guide of how you have created
your Clay mask

WILF:
• Have drawings of the different stages &
equipment needed to make your mask.
• Present it artistically:
– Interesting title
– Colourful
– Relevant background
– Considered layout
– Annotate
Key words: clay, slab, slip, guide rail, kiln
Answer these questions in regards to
each part of the Mask project,
Masks Self-Evaluation
complete in the boxes below.
Oil pastel
-What have been my strengths? observational drawing
Mask design
-What have I enjoyed?
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-What have I not enjoyed as much? .........................................................
-Where have I persevered with a .....................................
technique?
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-Where could have I persevered .........................................................
more? .....................................
-If I did this again how could I
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improve it?
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Cultural Research ..................................... .........................................................
Homework: ..................................... .........................................................
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Answer these questions in regards to Masks Self-Evaluation
each part of this terms work &
complete in the boxes below.
Stick in to your sketchbook after with
a photograph of your MASK! Oil pastel 3 Mask designs
observational drawing .........................................................
-What have been my strengths? ..................................... .........................................................
-What have I enjoyed?
-What have I not enjoyed as much? ..................................... .........................................................
-Where have I persevered with a ..................................... .........................................................
technique?
-Where could have I persevered ..................................... .........................................................
more? ..................................... .........................................................
-If I did this again how could I
improve it? ..................................... .........................................................
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Cultural Research Watercolour Clay mask
Homework: observational painting .........................................................
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 Lesson Aim: Clay Mask Decoration

W.I.L.F.:

• Careful painting and bold colours

• Clean brush + clean water = Bold (not durgy)
colours
• Different colours in different sections with
clean lines!
• Pattern
• Use hair dryer to dry layers is needed

One lesson to complete

 Stitching Batik:
Clay Mask •Cut off excess white
decoration fabric
•Fold edges over
LAST LESSON on MASKS: •Tread needle
Decorate Mask using paint •Running stitch along
folded edges
Mrs O will then varnish for you!
•Embellish design:
Glitter, buttons,
W.I.L.F.: sequins, gems, felt tip
• Clean brush + clean water = Bright (not
durgy) colours WILF:
• Different colours in different sections with
clean lines! •Use a ruler and
• Pattern pencil to ensure
• Smooth paint surface
you cut straight
edges.
•Careful & safe
use of needle &
thread