a hand-made figure, human, animal, or abstract form, that is controlled by a person

regular, mathematical shapes like circles, squares, and triangles with clear, defined edges

free-flowing, irregular, and natural curves

The curious art of puppetry

Art and design

This unit explores the world of craft, learning practices and significance, and engaging in handmaking their own projects. Pupils will use specialist materials and tools, research notable craftspeople, and enhance their practical skills and appreciation for craftsmanship.

An overview of craft

Stereotypes are always based on facts and true information.

Stereotypes are unfair ideas about people based on looks, culture, or actions.

Stereotypes help people understand others better and more clearly.

Stereotypes are only about how people look, not their behaviour or culture.

Which of the following statements is correct about stereotypes?

Fabric and wood, with clay or resin faces. 

Fabric and string, with embroidered details.

Paper and fabric, with drawn facial features.

What are traditional Javanese Wayang Kulit shadow puppets made of?

Which of these patterns are examples of geometric shapes?

Organic flowing patterns that often include floral motifs, vines, and swirls.

Bold, block patterns with solid colours, often using straight lines and squares.

Bright, contrasting colours and abstract shapes with no clear structure.

Intricate, symmetrical designs with sharp lines and repeating patterns.

Which description best describes the qualities of henna pattern design?

Puppets are used for comedy and don't tell stories.

Puppets represent characters and express ideas in a story.

Puppets show physical actions, without emotions or ideas.

Puppets represent abstract concepts, not characters or plots.

Puppets can tell stories, challenge ideas, and promote political change.

Puppets need to be small scale to be held easily.

Puppets are always 3D and different sizes. 

Puppets are just made to entertain children.

Which statement is most accurate about puppets?

Puppets come in different forms, they can be {{}} or 3D.

A witch puppet with a long nose and warts.

A wise old man puppet with glasses and a beard.

A puppet of a child wearing regular clothes.

Which of the following are examples of puppets with stereotypical features?

A flat figure that creates a shadow when light shines on it.

A three-dimensional puppet controlled with strings.

A brightly coloured puppet used in live performances.

A puppet made from fabric and operated by hand.

Which of the following best describes a shadow puppet?

Large scale, controlled by multiple people and used in parades.

Controlled by strings, often used for detailed movements.

Worn on the hand and directly controlled by the puppeteer.

Controlled by rods, allowing fluid movements of limbs.

Match the description to the correct type of puppet.

Lightweight, flexible materials for easy, fluid movement.

Thick cardboard and glue so that it is easy to make.

Wooden carvings to achieve the decoration.

What materials do you think the Chinese dragon rod puppet might be made of?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet