other recyclable objects to create your groups mask. Discuss working in groups and ways to do that successfully (teamwork, effort, collaboration, delegating roles, responsibilities to getting a good grade, making certain to meet lesson objectives)…. Demonstrating first steps of project create a small scale sketch/plan of the African mask you decide on creating (add a key for color scheme, materials, and statement of what your mask will symbolize). (Example of a mask sketch with a key) (Cardboard Armatures) Teacher discusses how different types of materials, designs, colors, line, and pattern show and give emotion to different types of masks that are made from the many regions of Africa. Examples of what to say here: When a master artist carves a mask he considers the materials he uses the symbolism and purpose of the mask and materials he will use to convey this big idea and message. Teacher demonstrates the variety of ways the cardboard armature can be designed and assembled (materials, scissors, cardboard, glue, stapler, tape) Example Demonstration Can be found online at- https://youtu.be/xcFEnqZGJKU demonstration mask sketch plans 22 mins. for students to sketch their mask with the key details included 5 mins. To cleanup and return artwork to the shelf 45 minutes for entire lesson 18x24, Crayons Sharpie Pencil erasers
DAY 2 Teacher reviews about Africa and the traditional art form of mask making. Teacher shares imagery of masks from the book, African Masks and begins a dialog with students about what they see, the materials they observe in the work, and what they think the artist was trying to convey. Teacher and students discuss how the master carver/ artist select his materials and use their materials to depict emotion and symbolism within his artwork of the masks. Students break into groups of 3-4 and discuss the sketch and key they created for their African Mask and begin delegate roles within the group to recreate a large scale drawing on cardboard using sharpie. Next they cut out the armature using, scissors, glue, cardboard as the base for the armature, and tape where necessary to add layers to their mask. 8 mins. To do teacher demonstration how to begin drafting and making the mask armature for the students and answers any questions that may come up about the masks construction. 30 mins. for students to create their artwork 7 mins. Set artwork out to dry, Cleanup and wash hands 45 minutes for entire lesson Teacher & students Visual Art Classroom Book-African Masks, The Barbier- Mueller Collection by, Prestel Art Materials- Large & small pieces of cardboard, sharpie, tape, scissors, glue, stapler, paint Fabric Raffia Beads Shells Tissue paper Fabric Feathers Fringe ribbon yarn
African Mask Self Evaluation 4 3 2 1 Peer Evaluation Self-Evaluation Teacher Evaluation CREATIVITY 2.5 Easily identities elements and principles of art that apply to project Creates an original mask uses new knowledge and skills with ties to cultural heritage Creates a mask with some effort and partial originality Creates a mask with no real effort and copies ideas of others COMPOSITION 2.5 My masks shows creativity, proper use of materials Can evaluate ones work with great detail. Was innovative with material use My mask is neatly constructed. I could have done little more with my materials use My mask is partially well constructed and My materials use have been pushed more My mask has no form and isn’t put together well CRAFTSMANSHIP 2.5 Crisp form, paint or marker is applied in detail using a variety of materials Good form that is smooth, paint and materials use has detail I used some variety of design in my mask and with materials use Disordered and messy little detail in my work and use of materials STUDIO TIME 2.5 Is engaged on task and demonstrates productivity during studio time I used my time wisely and completed my project in a timely manner I could have used my time more wisely to complete my mask on time I did not use my time wisely and my work is unfinished Additional Comments- 6th Grade African masks Name What did you learn was the purpose and functions of African masks? Do you think all parts of the world have a mask making technique why or why not?