# Year 5 Art Lesson Plan: Sculpture and Mixed Media
**Topic:** Sculpture and Mixed Media
**Duration:** 1 hour 30 minutes
**Key Learning Objectives:**
1. Understand the concept and techniques of sculpture.
2. Explore different materials and mixed media in art.
3. Develop skills in creating three-dimensional artwork.
4. Encourage creativity and expression through mixed media.
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## Lesson Breakdown
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Settle Down:** Welcome students and ensure they are seated and attentive.
2. **Introduction to Sculpture:** Briefly discuss what sculpture is, mentioning various materials and techniques used by sculptors. Show examples:
- Traditional sculptures: Marble, Wood.
- Modern sculptures: Found objects, Recycled materials.
3. **Introduction to Mixed Media:** Explain the concept of mixed media - combining different materials and techniques in one artwork.
### Warm-Up Activity (10 minutes)
1. **Materials:** Sketchbooks or drawing paper, pencils.
2. **Task:** Ask students to sketch an idea for a sculpture or mixed media piece. Encourage them to think about the materials they might use.
### Main Activity (60 minutes)
1. **Creating the Sculpture:**
- **Materials:**
- Base materials: Cardboard, clay, wire, recyclables, wood.
- Mixed media supplies: Paint, fabric, newspapers, magazines, beads.
- Basic tools: Scissors, glue, paintbrushes.
- **Instructions:**
1. **Form Groups:** Organize students into small groups of 3-4.
2. **Plan:** Ask each group to discuss their ideas and sketch a design.
3. **Build the Base:** Start by creating the base structure using cardboard or wire.
4. **Add Details:** Use mixed media materials to enhance the sculpture, encouraging creativity through layering and combining materials.
5. **Paint and Decorate:** Once the structure is complete, allow students to paint and add final touches.
### Reflection and Presentation (10 minutes)
1. **Clean-Up:** Allow a few minutes for tidying up.
2. **Presentation:**
- Each group presents their sculpture to the class, explaining their process and the materials used.
- Encourage students to share what they enjoyed and found challenging.
### Plenary (10 minutes)
1. **Discussion:** Reflect on the day's learning:
- What did you learn about sculpture and mixed media?
- Which materials were easy or challenging to work with?
- How did working in a group help?
2. **Assessment:** Collect sketchbooks to assess understanding and initial ideas.
### Homework/Extension
1. **Optional Homework:** Ask students to take a photograph of a sculpture or mixed media artwork they find at home or in their community.
2. **Reflection Journal:** Have students write a brief reflection on what they learned and what they would like to explore further in sculpture and mixed media art.
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## Materials List
1. Cardboard
2. Clay
3. Wire
4. Recyclable items (bottles, cans, cardboard tubes)
5. Paints, Fabric, Newspapers, Magazines, Beads
6. Scissors, Glue, Paintbrushes
7. Sketchbooks or Drawing Paper
8. Pencils
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## Notes for the Teacher
1. **Safety:** Ensure that all students use scissors and other tools safely. Supervise closely when working with wire.
2. **Encouragement:** Praise creative solutions and teamwork.
3. **Flexibility:** Be prepared to assist students who may struggle with the technical aspects of construction.
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By the end of the lesson, students should have a better understanding of the concept of sculpture and mixed media, and they will have had hands-on experience with creating their own unique three-dimensional artwork.