1. Topic-
Mask Making
 
2. Content-
Paper Mache
Molds
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1.The learners will create a mask that represents aspects of their personalities.
 
4. Objectives-
1. The learners will demonstrate knowledge of paper Mache technique by using a mold to build a paper Mache mask.

2. The students will incorporate the elements of art to design a mask that reflects aspects of their personality.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Paper Mache glue mixture
Paper
Mask molds
Paint
Mixed media
Paintbrushes
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

The teacher will review paper Mache techniques and show mask examples.
 

B. Development-

Class discussion with suggestions of how media that can be applied to the mask to represent personality attributes.
 

C. Practice-

The students will create a sketch of a mask depicting aspects of their personality. The sketch must be colored and any mixed media must be explained. Sketches must be approved by Ms. Brown before mask constuction begins.
 

D. Independent Practice-

1. The students will apply a minimum of 3 base layers and two top layers of paper Mache to the mask mold. This process will take several class periods depending on number of layers and moisture.

The students will remove the layers from the mold and draw the
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

Molds will be provided instead of requiring students to create armatures.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

Did the student create a colored and detailed sketch?
Did the student do a minimum of 5 total paper Mache layers?
Did the students represent their personality through the elements of art?
 

G. Closure-

Presentations and class critique.
 
7. Evaluation-
Sketches
1. Did the student create a mask sketch?
2. Did the student color the sketch?
3. Did the student address their media choices in the sketch?

Masks
1. Did the student apply a minimum of five layers to the mold?
2. Did the student use the elements of art to address aspects of their personality?
3. Is the mask complete?
4. Good craftsmanship?
 

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