Course Title: Sculpture
Grade Level: 10-12
Theme : Wire sculptures
Big Idea: Drawing with wire
Narrative
Rationale
Key Concepts
 Thinking about the space a sculpture is in
 Turning drawings into a 3D piece using lines
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Essential Questions
 How do sculptures work within a space?
 How are lines used in sculptures that are similar to drawings?
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Standards
Learners will:
Objectives
Learner will:
 Develop the ability to think abstractly by the use of visualization
 Learn the properties of various materials while learning to use them
 Learn skills in handling the materials and tools of three-dimensional art
 Learn the concept of spatial relationships
 Reinforce the application of the elements and principles of design while working with a 3D
media
Materials
 Wire
 Pliers: needle nose, utility
 Wire cutters
 Clay or wood for mounting sculpture
 Dowels of various thicknesses
 Optional: Drill with cup hook, soldering equipment, hammer, nails….
Instructional Procedures:
o Focus of Learning
 Learning the properties of wire
 Using lines in a 3D work
 Creating a work to fit a specific space
o Step by Step Procedures / Demonstrations / Power Points
1. Present power point showing examples of the project
2. Sketches of hand
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o Questions that guide student learning for studio time
 Can you think of ways to manipulate the wire?
 What kind of themes would work in the space?
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o Questions that guide student learning through presentation or review of information,
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o Close of Day – Formative Assessment Strategies
Extensions
Accommodations
Interdisciplinary Connections
Vocabulary
Resources
A Survival Kit for the Secondary School Art Teacher by Helen D. Hunt
References
Sited on the slideshow
Time Frame
Day 1: Introduce project slideshow showing them examples and explain to them that a wire
sculpture is like drawing with wire and that they are simply using the wire to draw a
picture. The students will then draw a couple line drawings of their hands to make a
beginning sculpture of.
Day 2 & 3: students will create a wire sculpture of their hand and create a base out of clay.
Day 4: Students will go around the school and look at different places around the school
and sketch ideas for wire sculptures that will be installations around the school. These
sculptures will have to be related to the wing they are found in. They can not be an ‘E’ or
antlers, students must be creative.
Day 5: Students will be paired up to make a sculpture from their ideas. They will
brainstorm and share their idea with the group.
Week 2-5: Create sculptures