Sculpture & Jewelry

sculpture
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WI State Standards:

  • AA Cr10h
    Investigate: Engage in critical thinking, problem solving, and research through elements and principles of art and design studio practices and processes.
    (aesthetics / problem solving)
  • AA Cr11h
    Plan: Formulate original concepts by practice, experimentation, and revision. (planning/experimentation)
  • AA Cr12h
    Make: Create works of art that introduce students to media, care of tools, and basic craftsmanship skills.
    (skills)

Learning objectives

  • Explore 3D design principles (form, balance, space, texture)
  • Work with alternative materials (cardboard, wire, plaster, found objects)
  • Learn construction techniques (armature, joining, layering)
  • Design and create wearable art (jewelry)
  • Develop craftsmanship and creative voice

timeline

weeks 1 – 4 weeks 5 – 8 weeks 9 – 13 weeks 14 – 18

Unit 1:

Foundations of 3D Design

Working with paper – flat to 3D

Unit 2:

Structural sculpture

cardboard challenge

Unit 3:

The Language of Materials

Conceptual Art and assemblage (use of found objects)

Unit 4:

Intro to Jewelry

sculpture

jewelry