Sculpture and 3D: Paper play
This unit introduces pupils to paper-based 3D art forms, focusing on techniques like rolling paper tubes, shaping paper strips, and constructing imaginative sculptures. Children develop skills in creating 3D structures and applying painting skills in three-dimensional art, enhancing their understanding of form and construction. Use this unit hub to inform your medium-term plan and to navigate to related resources.
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Sculpture and 3D: Paper play
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Roll paper tubes and attach them to a base securely.
- Make choices about their sculpture, e.g. how they arrange the tubes on the base or the colours they place next to each other.
- Shape paper strips in a variety of ways to make 3D drawings.
- Glue their strips to a base in an interesting arrangement, overlapping some strips to add interest.
- Create a tree of life sculpture that includes several different techniques for shaping paper.
- Work successfully with others, sustaining effort over a time.
- Paint with good technique, ensuring good coverage.
Suggested prior learning
Sculpture and 3D: Creation station
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Tube towers
- To roll paper to make 3D structures.
Lesson 2: 3D drawings
- To shape paper to make a 3D drawing.
Lesson 3: Tree of life
- To apply paper-shaping skills to make an imaginative sculpture.
Lesson 4: Giant spider model part 1
- To work collaboratively to plan and create a sculpture.
Lesson 5: Giant spider model part 2
- To apply painting skills when working in 3D.
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