Assemblage Sculpture – Visual Art Two

Grades: 10-12 4-5 days

Objectives: Students will display appropriate and safe habits when working with spray
paints and adhesives.
Students will create a non-objective design, using a variety of geometric shapes
and miscellaneous found (recycled) objects.
Students will display, and critique, their work, as well as that of their peers, in
written format.

Materials: Miscellaneous wood, plastic, and/or metal pieces, glue, and spray paint.

Activities:
View works (stables and assemblages) by Louise Nevelson and Alexander Calder.
Discuss assemblage sculpture and brainstorm ideas.
Demonstrate appropriate use of the medium. (Using glue, and spray paint only in a well
ventilated area – in my school this means outside.)
Discuss why it is important for us not to use “stinky” materials inside without ventilation.
Create an assemblage using a variety of recycled media.

Evaluation:
Working in class 25 points
Proper use of spray-paint and glue (safety) 25 points
Completed assemblage 25 points
Self and peer critique 25 points
Total 100 points