KS3 Art Easy 3D Project

I have found this 3D art project great for engaging boys in art as they get to use new tools and materials and it is really tactile! I marked on teamwork skills rather than ability and the project can be extended or shortened.

This is a full scheme of work asking students to build structures (from cardboard) based on architecture designed by Michael Wilford. Students work in groups to design then construct creative ‘buildings’ - from cardboard using minimal materials. They will need carboard, tape, glue guns (if you have them), craft knives.

I designed the brief around ‘vessels’ rather than buildings so students didn’t just build houses or blocks.

I taught this over a six week term but it can be shortened or extended easily. The project includes all of the entry tasks / starters, main activities and plenaries that I used.