Painting & Sculpture
Mrs. Brown/Ms. Provo-Parker/Mrs. Concascia
Corrugated Cardboard Relief Sculpture
Inspired by the work of Mark Langan
http://www.langanart.com/
Materials: Recycled corrugated cardboard, x-acto knife, hot glue gun/glue bottle/glue stick, sand paper
Step 1: Experiment with the cardboard. How many different ways can you alter the surface? How will you manipulate the material?
Relief Sculpture: any work in which the subject projects from a background, meant to be seen from the front
Subtractive processes: cut all the way through, cut through the top layer and peel off to expose the corrugated layer, cut off the top layer
and remove the corrugated layer to leave the bottom, peel just the surface off of the top layer to change the texture and value slightly.
Additive process: Glue on cut out pieces, glue on pieces from other cardboard, glue on just the paper layers, glue on just the corrugated
layers
Step 2: Create a design for your image. Complete 3 sketches in your sketchbook with a general layout. The minimum size of your design is 9X9
inches, but you can work much larger. Ideas to consider when designing your image:
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What direction do you want the corrugated layer to run (horizontally or vertically) in your design?
Do you want your image to be abstract or representative of another image?
Do you want your design to be symmetrically balanced (the same on both sides) or asymmetrically balanced (different on each
side)?
What overall shape will the corrugated cardboard sculpture be, square, rectangle, organic, etc.?
Keep in mind a variety of sizes, shapes and directions create interest and repetition of shapes, sizes and directions create unity
to a piece of artwork.
Step 3: Cut out your cardboard piece. Sketch your design onto the piece of cardboard. As you are working, you may find that your design evolves.
This is a natural part of the artistic process.
Step 4: Create your final design.
Some ideas to keep in mind:
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Cut away from your hand and body! Do not put your hand/fingers in front of the cutting hand/knife!
Cut through the layers slowly. You will be able to get a more defined edge, especially with curves if you make multiple passes with the xacto knife.
If you only want to remove the top layer, score the cardboard with the x-acto knife and gently peel the paper away.
If you want to expose the corrugated layer, you will need to use the x-acto knife to remove the excess paper.
Corrugated Cardboard Relief Sculpture Rubric
Painting & Sculpture
Mrs. Brown/Ms. Provo-Parker/Mrs. Concascia
Name___________________________________________ Date Handed In _____/_______
CRITERIA
(WHAT WAS EXPECTED)
Media:
Effective use of the various components
of the cardboard to show variety of
textures and levels. It has visual interest,
including cutting away, exposing the
corrugation, leaving areas untouched and
adding extra pieces.
Elements and Principles:
Effective use of line, shape, texture, space
and value. Effective use of contrast,
unity, movement and balance in the work.
Effective exploration of form to create a
sense of depth in the relief.
Composition:
There is a unity to the work through the
use of the elements and principles of
design. The piece works as a whole. It is
balanced and uses the space well. Each
part of the image contributes to the
whole. Creative and challenging idea.
Craftsmanship/Media:
Work is well organized, neat, clean edges
and well presented. Care has been taken
with details.
Effort:
Used class time effectively, worked hard,
followed directions, paid attention to
central ideas of the lesson, cleaned up
responsibly and was a positive member of
art class.
Block/Class ________
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
(100-90)
MET EXPECTATIONS
(89-80)
APPROACHING
EXPECTATIONS
(79-70)
DID NOT MEET
REQUIRED
EXPECTATIONS or
INCOMPLETE
(69 AND UNDER)
10-9
8-9
7-8
6 or below
10-9
8-9
7-8
6 or below
10-9
8-9
7-8
6 or below
10-9
8-9
7-8
6 or below
10-9
8-9
7-8
6 or below
Any part of this rubric not filled out
will result in points being deducted.
***COMPLETE ARTIST FEEDBACK AND REFLECTION SHEETS.***
Teacher Comments:
TEACHER SCORE
Your total
Teacher’s
total
Points:
Grade:
50 x 2 = 100 points
SELF SCORE
Multiply your total
by 2