alter ego masks: What's Your Secret Identity?
This project challenges students to explore their alter egos, Latin for "the other self." After viewing a series of masks and developing a plan, students will build an armature to papier-mâché (French for "chewed paper") and paint, utilizing color mixing skills and brush techniques to add texture.
Read about the history, form, and function of masks.
What is an alter Ego?
The Superhero Alter-Ego Quiz: How good are you?
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Make a Plan
Build a Maquette
What is papier-mâché?
Papier-mâché is like the muscle of our mask. It is tough, strong, and holds the pieces of poster board together that are underneath. Watch the video below to get an idea of how the process works.
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Paint your mask
Add string, Make a Title Card, & Take a photo
finished masks
Objectives & Assessment
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StandardsVA7MC.1 Explores essential questions, formulates unique ideas and concepts using creative thinking and problem-solving skills (e.g., using visual organizers, diagrams, visual journals, brain-storming lists, art resources, and in discussions).
VA7MC.2 a. Uses art media to independently explore, discover and reflect on personal identity, interests, motivations and themes. VA7PR.2 a. Uses selected sources for artworks (e.g., direct observation, personal experience, self-perception, memory, imagination, fantasy, traditional events, pop culture). VA7PR.2 d. Works directly with materials in a variety of ways (e.g. intuitive, spontaneous and free, thoughtfully from sketchbook ideas or carefully considered plans). VA7PR.3 b. Applies color theory (e.g., color schemes, relationships, properties) to create visual effects and communicate ideas. VA7AR.2 c. Provides respectful and constructive criticism to peers in informal and formal class critiques. VA7AR.2 g. Presents work in a group setting for formal/informal evaluation. VA8PR.3 Develops three-dimensional artworks from materials such as clay, papier-mache, plaster, wood, wire, found objects and/or combinations of materials. |