KS2 AFRICAN MASK Art Unit - 4 Outstanding Lessons

This African mask unit can be used across Art and Design & Technology to help children to design and create their own African mask inspired by the culture and traditions of many different African cultures. By the end of this unit, the children will have created their own wearable African mask made from clay.

1. The children will be able to present some key facts about the use of masks in different cultures. They will extend their understanding of the mosaicking technique and practise using sculpting materials with confidence.

2. In this lesson the children will be reviewing what they know about masks and making them out of clay.
   By the end of the lesson they should have a clear idea of what their mask will look like.

3. In this lesson the children will start to create their mask from clay. They should review their flow diagram from last lesson and be able to use a variety of tools to manipulate the clay ready for decoration.

4. Children will demonstrate in their evaluations an understanding of what makes a good quality ceramic sculpture.

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