Students learned about masks in four major cultures/ geographical areas from around the world. They then completed a worksheet where they listed major mask characteristics including materials used, colors, uses, etc. for each culture/ geographical area. Students crated a "mask skeleton" out of old grocery store sale signs that had been donated to the art classroom and tape. The combination of slits and tabs in paper cut put help to create 3D elements. This skeleton was then covered in plaster gauze strips and then painted with acrylic paint. Very fun and engaging project!!!
These are beautiful! I like that each one is totally unique.
ReplyDeleteThese will be treasured! So much character in each of them.
ReplyDeleteCan I ask how long this project took? (How many hours?) I have 9 days to work on something with my students. This looks AMAZING!
ReplyDeletewith 60 min class periods: 1 day for intro and student planning for their masks, two days to assemble tagboard pieces with tape, two days for plaster, and two days for painting. The length of time to complete always increases as the size increases. I would plan on a transition day where some are finishing up painting and others that are finished can hot glue on additions/ complete a writing component having to do with their masks. would love to see finished result when you are done!
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