Advanced 3-D Art & AP Studio

3-D

Caricature

Visual Arts Standards• 2.1 Solve a visual arts problem that involves

the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.

• 2.2 Prepare a portfolio of original two-and three-dimensional works of art that reflects refined craftsmanship and technical skills.

• 3.4 Discuss the purposes of art in selected contemporary cultures.

Vocabulary• Caricature = an exaggerated, cartoon

rendition of a person

ObjectivesAll students will become proficient in…

Facial & body proportions

Papier-mache sculpture

Painting & color mixing

Materials• Balloons, toilet paper tubes, tag board,

wheat paste, paint, construction paper. Students may bring in additional items from home for their caricature if desired.

Project Requirements• Caricature is based on the student• Face is sculpted in caricature (some features

exaggerated)• Has a body with arms and legs• Hair is added (either painted if short hair or

made using construction paper)• Figure is dressed in creatively-made clothing

Caricatures in clay

by local artist Tony

Natsoulas

Due Dates• Celebrity caricature: End of class today• Self-caricature: End of class today• Papier-mâché construction complete:

Monday, May 21• Project complete: Thursday, May 31