Y9 converging masks

SGBIS Art, Design & Technology Investigation, Extension & Challenge Unit

Year 9 Art Cultures Converge: Mixing Masks

SGBIS Year 9 Art: Cultures Converge: Mixing Masks Description of the project: This is a mixed and multi-media project in which you will begin by investigating and observing masks, headgear and facial decoration from various individual and/or converging cultures. (click on orange text for hyperlinks) You will then go on to develop creative and imaginative outcomes in media including drawing, collage, sculpture and animation influenced by the work of mask makers and other artists fascinated by mixing up masks particularly including: Edoardo Paolozzi, Hanna Hoch & Annegret Soltau

Products/outcomes Over the entire term you will produce a range of exciting, creative and experimental work in your sketchbooks and also on a larger scale. The main outcomes (finished things) will include: Large, expressive observational drawings in charcoal & chalk based upon a photo collage of 4 or 5 different masks from a range of times, places and cultures.

Illustrated research into masks, headgear and facial decorations from different times and cultures.

Detailed, carefully presented research pages explaining the life and work of relevant artists, particularly including particularly including: Edoardo Paolozzi, Hanna Hoch & Annegret Soltau Large clay and mixed media sculptures combining different masks

Extension and challenge opportunities (see page three)

Investigation & Preparation

You will explore the ideas, approaches, techniques of a range of artists and craftspeople from diverse times and cultures.

This pinterest board contains lots of ideas to inspire you (click on the image)

A key focus will be on understanding, comparing and contrasting the work of Edoardo Paolozzi, Hanna Hoch & Annegret Soltau so that you can borrow elements from their work to extend your own artistic vocabulary.

Use the links in the text above and over the next two pages as a launch pad for your own research.

Investigation Extension Opportunity Produce an extended research scrap book/journal over several sketchbook pages, that contains phrases, poetry, photographs, sketches, paintings, found items, song lyrics, etc. relating to your thoughts about masks, headgear and facial decorations

SGBIS Year 9 Art: Cultures Converge: Mixing Masks Key Artist Links & Resources (click pictures for videos, images and other information)

Edoardo Paolozzi

Hanna Hoch

Annegret Soltau

SGBIS Year 9 Art: Cultures Converge: Mixing Masks Investigation: Relevant References and Resources (click on links to follow): Sites, pages and videos about other inspirational craftspeople, artists and ideas that will help you to develop your own work or investigation for this project and the extended and open ended homework tasks (click thumbnails)

Other useful Art links (click on them): Artcyclopedia

Art Glossary (meanings of Art related words)

Artworks linked by themes Artists’ Sketchbooks

Museums & Galleries

Explore Museums

MAXXI

Art from diverse times and cultures

MACRO Artist Quotes

The Victoria & Albert Museum (Art & Design Ideas from different times and cultures)

SGBIS Year 9 Art: Cultures Converge: Mixing Masks Techniques, Skills & Knowledge Using drawing and collage as a observational and thinking/problem solving tools: Different types of drawing help you to think and work creatively – this can include imaginative and experimental drawing as well as precise work recording what is in front of you Absorbing different ideas and influences and creating something new: Translating ideas from one artist and or/culture to another. The final outcomes are to be an original work rather than a copy of existing artefacts or artworks. Borrowing is good – extend your artistic vocabulary!

Using tone, colour, form, line and pattern in 2 and 3 dimensions: Developing and using surface textures and patterns based upon observation, experimentation and imagination.

Working in advanced techniques and media: You will need to follow instructions carefully in order to safely and effectively use new techniques within this project. Creativity often needs a great deal of concentration and discipline.

Creative Critical Collaboration: Sharing ideas, comments and helpful suggestions with your peers. This means that your own work and that of others can achieve the best possible result.

Extension and Challenge Opportunities: Option 1: Create a virtual mask or sculptural head. Borrow and recycle different details and ideas from your own investigation and the links given. Reassemble them in your own construction of a mask or headwear using a free 3D computer sculpture programme such as: Sculptris (for Mac or PC) 123D Sculpt (for Ipad) VIDEO : Sculptris Tutorial VIDEO 123D Sculpt

Option 2: Work in small groups to create large sculptural masks and headgear using strips of card and tightly rolled newspaper. Combine ideas from every member of the group. Get big. Be imaginative! Make a video of yourselves in the masks – think about dramatic lighting, composition and movement.