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Instructional Objective:
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The
students will develop a three dimensional sculpture based on their
knowledge of structures and functions.
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The
students will design their sculpture considering the physical
features that will convey the character’s personality.
Curricular
Integration:
Poetry is
taught on a yearly basis in most Language Arts programs. The book
Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich is a very humorous poetry book based
on Frankenstein and many of the creatures that he/she would associate
with. The book Mommy? is a pop up book with many of those
characters shown in the previous book helping a little boy search for
his mother who seems to be lost. It is a hysterical representation of
a fairly common problem that many children may have encountered in
their lives, finding themselves searching for their mothers in an
unfamiliar location, and would keep children of all ages interested
and engaged. Both of these books can be used as a springboard for
further creative writing activities utilizing the 6 Trait Writing
Program.
Materials and Equipment:
Paper Mache
Art Paste
Strips of white roll paper
Tempera or Acrylic Paint
Natural Sponges
Campbell’s Soup at Hand container emptied and cleaned
Fine point Permanent Marker
Hot glue gun and appropriate glue
E6000 Glue
Scupley Ultra Light Oven Bake Clay
Resource
Materials:
Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich: and Other Stories You’re Sure to Like
by Adam Rex
Mommy? By Maurice Sendak
Dynasty/FM Brush - Eye of the Tiger Brushes:
Oval: #0,
#4, #6
Flats: #6, #10, #12, 3/4”
Liner: #15/0, #5/0, #1
Project
Requirements:
- Design a
3-dimensional character using recycled household materials.
- Develop
the facial features based on the mood and personality of the
character.
Project
Introduction:
- Using
the two books listed under Resource Materials design a
monster/character’s face to fit on the soup container shape.
- Students
may add any additional materials to develop the character and should
have a plan of execution to complete the project based on the
project requirements.
Art
Production:
1. Prior
to beginning this project the soup container will need to be washed
and dried and remove the outside label. Using your hot glue gun you
can glue the red plastic lid to the metal lip of the container to keep
it in place and add any additional elements that will be necessary to
form your monster’s face.
2. Paper
Mache' is an inexpensive but fun material for children to use. Art
Paste can be purchased at many art/craft supply stores. It can be
stored in the made up form for weeks and should be mixed according to
the manufactures directions. If you are unable to purchase art paste
you can always use the old stand by of flour and water or wallpaper
paste. Using the 1” strips of white craft paper/roll paper tear the
pieces into manageable sizes depending on the children’s hand size and
spread the art paste onto each strip as you work. You will find that
the strips are easier to manage if you do each one individually.
After you have applied the paste to the strip smooth the piece onto
the shape making sure that you try to smooth out as many bumps and
ridges as possible. Cover the entire piece but do not cover the base
of the cup that will sit on the table. This will allow the monster to
have a stable base to rest on. Fully coat the piece with paper
strips, using one to two layers of paper mache'.
3. After
the paper mache’ is dry, paint the face using your choice of color of
tempera or acrylic paint using a sea sponge. The sea sponge will give
the face a textured look and can quickly add additional highlights and
shadows to add interest and depth to the face. Paint the face and
head, determined by your original design plan, with tempera or acrylic
paint and add any additional materials to complete the design.
4.
Sculpey
Ultra Light Clay is a fun way to add additional details to your
piece. Once this clay is dry it can be sanded, drilled, carved, and
painted and will hold its shape for years to come. I used it to add
the bolts to the head and bows on Mrs. Frankenstein’s head. It does
need to be baked for a short period of time but I have found it a fun
way to add small details to sculptures. It can be painted with either
tempera or acrylic paints.
Evaluation:
Teacher observation and record keeping.
Teacher
Tip: Weeks prior to this project have the students begin
collecting the soup cups and lids so that you have one for each
child. These can be run through your dishwasher for easy cleaning if
they should come to school dirty. If Halloween celebrations are a
problem at your school these faces can become virtually any character
that will fit into your curriculum.
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Paper Mache Frankenstein - View1 |
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Paper Mache Frankenstein - View 2 |
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© Christy
Hartman 2007
www.chartmandesigns.com |
