Planar Sculptures
Advanced 3D Design
Ms. Paquette
For students who are in Advanced 3D Design for the second (or third) time, you will be taking on the idea of an
architectural sculpture in a completely different way. For this first assignment, you will be creating a planar
sculpture. A plane is defined as a flat, two-dimensional surface. Since sculpture contains width, you will build up
your sculpture using multiple flat layers. Your design can be based on a letter and font style, a word, or can be
inspired by another idea. The requirements are as follows:
1.
You will use images as a reference for your idea. You do not have to duplicate those references, but they
should serve as a guide for your design. Keep a file of your references. This can be done in your
sketchbook or on a site such as Pinterest. The idea behind this is that you will be developing your own
unique style and vision as a sculptor. Beginning with this first assignment, you will think about the kinds
of shapes and forms that you create naturally or to which you are drawn. Your goal for this semester is to
have a body of work that ties together and shows the evolution of an idea while also building upon the
skills and techniques you have already learned. You will be required to explain your idea and your
process.
2.
Your sculpture will be viewed in the round. It must have height, width and depth. Parts of your design
should extend into these three directions. When an observer walks around your sculpture, it must have
areas of interest on all sides. Ideally the shapes and forms from one side should lead into the shapes and
forms of another (THINK 3D COMPOSITION).
3.
You will use the same materials for this planar sculpture that first year Advanced 3D Design students are
using: chipboard, hot glue, cups, paper-mache, and paint. You do not have to use all of these materials,
but you must use at least 2 of them. The way you attach your sculpture must be a part of the design if it
shows. Think about the unique qualities of these materials. What can you do with them that you cannot
do as well with another material? For example, with chipboard you can create module pieces with open
negative spaces more easily than you could with clay. You can also get crisp, sharp edges. Take this into
consideration when working out your design.
4.
The broadest part of your sculpture MUST NOT be the base. Be creative with how the sculpture touches
the table top. How can you add negative spaces between the sculpture and the table? How can you
balance your piece physically?
5.
Your final sculpture must be at least 12X12X12 inches, but can be larger.
Planar Sculptures Rubric
Advanced 3D Design
Ms. Paquette
CRITERIA
(WHAT WAS EXPECTED)
EXCEEDS
EXPECTATIONS
(100-90)
MET
EXPECTATIONS
(89-80)
APPROACHING
EXPECTATIONS
(79-70)
DID NOT MEET
REQUIRED
EXPECTATIONS/IN
COMPLETE
(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
SELF SCORE
TEACHER
SCORE
Line/Form:
A solid base form was
created and constructed.
Features/details are added
to accentuate the line
quality of the font, word or
shape.
Space/Balance:
The sculpture uses both
positive and negative space
to activate the area in
which it stands. The
sculpture is freestanding
and stands on the surface in
a visually interesting way.
The piece is physically and
visually balanced.
Surface Design:
Additional elements have
been built onto the surface,
added as a texture or
painted on the surface to
communicate the
mood/idea of the
sculpture.
Craftsmanship/Media:
Work is well built. Time
and care has been taken in
the planning of the design
as well as the construction
and painting. Edges and
the surface are clean and
smooth. Attention has
been paid to details.
Effort:
Used class time effectively,
followed directions, paid
attention to central ideas of
the lesson, cleaned up work
space.
Total Points:
Grade:
Your total
Teacher’s total
/50
/50