Sculpture & 3D: Abstract shape

This unit focuses on teaching pupils how to transform 2D card shapes into three-dimensional structures and sculptures. Pupils explore abstract shapes and space, develop skills in constructing 3D objects, and understand the difference between 2D and 3D art. Use this unit hub to inform your medium-term plan and to navigate to related resources.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Structural shapes

  • To join 2D shapes to make 3D structures.
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Lesson 2: Constructing in 3D
  • To join materials in different ways when working in 3D.
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Lesson 2: Constructing in 3D – Christmas themed
  • To join materials in different ways when working in 3D.
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Lesson 3: Seeing space

  • To develop ideas for 3D artwork.

Lesson 4: Abstract sculpture

  • To apply knowledge of sculpture when working in 3D.

Lesson 5: Surface decoration

  • To evaluate and improve an artwork.

Key skills

Generating ideas:

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Key knowledge

Formal elements:

  • Colour:

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Key vocabulary

abstract

found objects

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Unit resources

Assessment – Art and design Y3: Sculpture and 3D

Assessment resources for this unit. Use

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Knowledge organiser

Aimed at pupils, a single page

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Key vocabulary

A display version of the key

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Subject resources

Art and design: Long-term plans

A suggested order for teaching Art

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National curriculum mapping

This document maps the National curriculum

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Assessment

A spreadsheet for recording teacher assessments

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Key vocabulary

This document lists the new vocabulary

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Equipment list

A checklist of art equipment required

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Art and design – List of artists

This document lists the artists studied

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