Unit Two: Papier Mache Human Body in Motion
Students will create an 12 inch high papier mâche sculpture that shows a human figure in action. In this project students will create a sculpture that demonstrates understanding of form, space, balance, proportion, and movement. They will also learn to use wire to create an armature, use newspaper to build up the form of the body, and use papier mache to finish the surface of the body.
Week of September 30 - October 4
Tuesday 10/1
View and take notes on a PowerPoint about the human body in motion and artist that depict the human body in sculpture. Review gesture drawing. Create 6 thumbnails of the human body in motion from a model or photograph references. Create a final drawing of the pose you will use in your sculpture. Understand how to begin building the armature of the human body sculpture
Thursday 10/3
Review creating the armature of the human body sculpture with aluminum wire. Create an armature of a human body in motion using aluminum wire and demonstrating proper proportion.
View and take notes on a PowerPoint about the human body in motion and artist that depict the human body in sculpture. Review gesture drawing. Create 6 thumbnails of the human body in motion from a model or photograph references. Create a final drawing of the pose you will use in your sculpture. Understand how to begin building the armature of the human body sculpture
Thursday 10/3
Review creating the armature of the human body sculpture with aluminum wire. Create an armature of a human body in motion using aluminum wire and demonstrating proper proportion.
Week of October 7-11
Monday 10/7
Review creating the armature of the human body in motion sculpture. Armatures should be complete by the end of class, and they should demonstrate proper human body proportion, movement, and correct angles for the pose.
Wednesday 10/9
Complete any work on the armature. With a complete armature, begin building the "muscles" of the figure with newspaper, aluminum foil, and tape. The form of the body should be evident by the end of class.
Friday 10/11
No class today for CCR Day.
Review creating the armature of the human body in motion sculpture. Armatures should be complete by the end of class, and they should demonstrate proper human body proportion, movement, and correct angles for the pose.
Wednesday 10/9
Complete any work on the armature. With a complete armature, begin building the "muscles" of the figure with newspaper, aluminum foil, and tape. The form of the body should be evident by the end of class.
Friday 10/11
No class today for CCR Day.
Week of October 14-18
Tuesday 10/15
Complete building the "muscles" of the figure with newspaper, aluminum foil, and tape. When the form of the sculpture is evident, begin adding papier mache to the exterior of the sculpture. The papier mache should be carefully added to smooth out the rough areas of the sculpture and add any additional features.
Thursday 10/17
No School
Complete building the "muscles" of the figure with newspaper, aluminum foil, and tape. When the form of the sculpture is evident, begin adding papier mache to the exterior of the sculpture. The papier mache should be carefully added to smooth out the rough areas of the sculpture and add any additional features.
Thursday 10/17
No School
Week of October 21-25
Monday 10/21
Continue adding papier mache to the exterior of your armature to give your sculpture a smooth and unified surface. Papier mache should completely cover the armature of the sculpture and should not have any areas that protrude from the surface of the work. Part of your craftsmanship grade will be how you apply the papier mache.
Wednesday 10/23
Complete the application of papier mache to the exterior of your sculpture. You will need to cover the newspaper with brown paper towel as the final layer. Papier mache should completely cover the armature of the sculpture and should not have any areas that protrude from the surface of the work. Part of your craftsmanship grade will be how you apply the papier mache.
When the sculpture is complete, do a full page drawing of someone doing something active. You can work from a photograph of a classmate as a model. Or research 3 sculptors who use the figure in action as part of their work and write a handwritten paper in your sketchbook (1-2 pages worth). Include pictures of their work. I will collect your sketchbooks for a grade on Friday
Friday 10/25
Select a wood base for your completed sculpture and paint the base in black or white. Decide if your sculpture needs to be suspended on the base or if it can balance on the base. If the sculpture needs to be suspended, use wire to attach it to the base, and attach the wire to your sculpture and drill a hole (or holes) into your base. Begin painting your sculpture with a flat layer of black or white paint.
Sketchbooks will be collected today!
Continue adding papier mache to the exterior of your armature to give your sculpture a smooth and unified surface. Papier mache should completely cover the armature of the sculpture and should not have any areas that protrude from the surface of the work. Part of your craftsmanship grade will be how you apply the papier mache.
Wednesday 10/23
Complete the application of papier mache to the exterior of your sculpture. You will need to cover the newspaper with brown paper towel as the final layer. Papier mache should completely cover the armature of the sculpture and should not have any areas that protrude from the surface of the work. Part of your craftsmanship grade will be how you apply the papier mache.
When the sculpture is complete, do a full page drawing of someone doing something active. You can work from a photograph of a classmate as a model. Or research 3 sculptors who use the figure in action as part of their work and write a handwritten paper in your sketchbook (1-2 pages worth). Include pictures of their work. I will collect your sketchbooks for a grade on Friday
Friday 10/25
Select a wood base for your completed sculpture and paint the base in black or white. Decide if your sculpture needs to be suspended on the base or if it can balance on the base. If the sculpture needs to be suspended, use wire to attach it to the base, and attach the wire to your sculpture and drill a hole (or holes) into your base. Begin painting your sculpture with a flat layer of black or white paint.
Sketchbooks will be collected today!
Week of October 28-November 1
Tuesday 10/29
Select a wood base for your sculpture. The base will allow your sculpture to be free standing and should work with the size of your figure. Paint the base a solid color, and select either black or white paint for your figure. By the end of class all of your painting should be complete.
Thursday 10/31
Attach completed sculptures to bases with hot glue and wire if necessary. Complete the rubric for your sculpture and complete an artist statement for your piece. Engage in a class critique about our sculptures.
Select a wood base for your sculpture. The base will allow your sculpture to be free standing and should work with the size of your figure. Paint the base a solid color, and select either black or white paint for your figure. By the end of class all of your painting should be complete.
Thursday 10/31
Attach completed sculptures to bases with hot glue and wire if necessary. Complete the rubric for your sculpture and complete an artist statement for your piece. Engage in a class critique about our sculptures.
Week of November 4-8
Monday 11/4
Attach completed sculptures to bases with hot glue and wire if necessary. Complete the rubric for your sculpture, photograph your sculpture on the appropriate backdrop, and complete the artist statement for your piece.
Wednesday 11/6
Engage in a class critique for our human body in motion sculptures. After critique we will begin our clay portion of the class. We will take notes on clay vocabulary, processes, and techniques. The first clay project, abstract coil vessel, will be introduced.
Friday 11/8
Complete 6-8 thumbnail sketches for the abstract coil vessel project. The vessel should be influenced by a natural form, show at least 1 change in direction, be at least 8" tall, and demonstrate and understanding of texture, balance, and positive and negative space.
Attach completed sculptures to bases with hot glue and wire if necessary. Complete the rubric for your sculpture, photograph your sculpture on the appropriate backdrop, and complete the artist statement for your piece.
Wednesday 11/6
Engage in a class critique for our human body in motion sculptures. After critique we will begin our clay portion of the class. We will take notes on clay vocabulary, processes, and techniques. The first clay project, abstract coil vessel, will be introduced.
Friday 11/8
Complete 6-8 thumbnail sketches for the abstract coil vessel project. The vessel should be influenced by a natural form, show at least 1 change in direction, be at least 8" tall, and demonstrate and understanding of texture, balance, and positive and negative space.