Sculpture

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Title of Scheme: Sculpture: Constructing a life size jacket out of organic materials using methods of weaving, plaiting, sewing and gluing.

No. of Lessons: 20

Total Time: 13 ½ hours(1 double- 3 single per week over 4 weeks) (3 singles of art history)

Group: 5^th Years

No. of Pupils: 18

Aims:

Create a detailed observational drawing of a chosen area of the jacket
Construct a sculpture of a jacket using natural materials in groups
Develop sewing, weaving, plaiting and gluing skills
Document the sculpture with photography
Work in individually and collaboratively to create a sculpture

Overall Learning Outcomes for the Scheme:

Demonstrate awareness of shape, structure and seams of a jacket in relation to the human form in their drawings
Respond to the natural material and assemble a well constructed element of the jacket
Experiment with methods of construction and assembling using delicate found materials such as leaves, twigs, grass
Examine work of Alice Maher, Terhi Heino and Anni Rapinoja

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