Sculpture: refine and finish creature creations

Art and design

Pupils will combine readily available scrap items into model animals, learning how to construct through assembling materials. They will develop their ability to draw and shade 3-dimensions

Creature Construction: sculpture

To make your creature stable, you can use {{ }}, tape, or glue to strengthen weak areas.

You should add decoration before you strengthen the structure of your sculpture.

To make your creature stable and balanced, it's best to place the heavier materials ...

Which materials are most suitable for adding texture, like fur or scales, to your sculpture?

the texture, shape, and strength of the material

What should you think about when selecting materials for your creature?

You can only use one material to create your sculpture.

Choose and gather materials for the structure.

What is the first step in creating your creature sculpture?

When you assemble a sculpture, you are putting different materials together to create the final piece.

to put parts together to create a whole sculpture

to fit together the different parts of something

Select materials and build the armature (skeleton structure).

Create volume by adding materials to build up your sculpture. 

Add finishing touches, like eyes, colourful paint or patterns.

Put the following steps in order to create your sculpture.

Starter Quiz