MAKING 3D MASKS- Research and planning sheet

Decorative Masks have been used to make statements and to celebrate events. Artists have
created elaborate masks to define who they are and to tell stories about others.

For this project, you are going to be creating an artistic mask primarily with cardboard and oil
pastels.

Learn about the history of masks and masks in different cultures.

View the presentation and take notes in class.
See attached Slideshow/PDF in Google Classroom called “Cultural Mask”

After viewing the “cultural masks” presentation, answer the following 10

questions and submit.

1. How old is the oldest known mask?

9,000 years old
2. What are two reasons mentioned that masks are worn?
Ceremonial, Ritual, Protection, Ornamental, and Theatrical.
3. Look at the specific purposes for wearing masks and pick one for your purpose
for your mask project. What will yours be? To celebrate life? For good luck? To
represent an ancestor?
I would represent one of my ancestors or just wear them for fashion.
4. List 2 cultures that were mentioned.
Iroquois- Native American
Mexican
Mardi Gras
5. Think about an additional item, beyond oil pastel and the cardboard that you could
add to your mask as an accent- a feather? Beads? Cloth? Pinecone? What could
you use to create an additional accent to your piece?
I could maybe add a feather or beads, and maybe cloth to mine.
6. Describe your favorite mask from the presentation or video in detail.
I liked the Mardi Gras cultural masks because I’ve always liked to see them wear those
masks for masquerade balls from shows and movies. They are fashionable too and look
better than other masks.
7. What does it mean to Abstract the facial feature?
Doesn’t represent reality, but focuses on shapes and colors. More spontaneous and
subconscious design.
8. How can you blend colors with oil pastels? Explain.
A dark to lighter color and then you can add a warm color.

Watch the following video to see how you will start to create your own mask
out of cardboard.
*Creating a Cardboard Mask video - a great combined color and cutting demo=
https://youtu.be/4o-5i8Lm8fQ

Sketch - Now it is your turn. Draw 2-3 ideas of what you will make your mask look like
before constructing your mask.
Keep it abstracted or simplified .
Think of an emotion you will try to capture in the mask-
Keep it 3D ... be sure to stack shapes, layer materials, add some corrugated pieces for
contrast, or thinner forms of cardboard.
Add in at least one extra material beyond cardboard and oil pastels… yarn? Plastic? fabric ???

- Find cardboard from a variety of boxes like Amazon orders, and some thinner types like
cereal boxes, pasta boxes,etc.
- If you are having trouble locating cardboard, let me know ASAP. I can leave some for
you in the main office and you can come pick some up from the school.

Share your ideas for your mask with me ahead of starting the actual mask.
After I see and comment on your mask, use the feedback and begin creating your mask with
your cardboard.

Adding color may be easiest before actually glueing shapes into place. So cut, then color, and
rearrange shapes several times before actually glueing them all down.

Be sure to try mixing some colors and blending or layering colors together.

As always, let me know if you have any questions or need any additional support.

Attach photos of your mask sketches. Label each with an emotion you are trying
to portray. You will sketch two designs and attach them.
Add colored pencil on to your sketch, and label them with the extra material you found to
add on.

9. Mask- sketch one.

 10. Mask- sketch two. Also tell me which you will probably create.

___ /10 points , Research & Planning

Be sure to “turn in” the above 10 questions and your sketches for points.