KS3 - Masks in Art - Theatrical Masks

KS3 - Masks in Art

All resources created for the KS3 art unit covering masks. **Understanding – students will understand…** * What is a mask and why do we use them? * The difference between character masks and cultural masks * The way facial features are represented through masks **Skills – students will be able to… ** * Learn to transfer different elements from a variety of drawings/resources in order to develop an original design * Learn how to create detail in facial features using either layered card or clay (resource dependent) * Learn different ways of presenting information visually **Assessment – tasks that students will do as evidence of learning** Half term 1: Divide a double page into four and draw 4 different examples of international masks Half term 2: Choose elements from your visual research to create an original design for a mask you will later make from cardboard.