Art and Design FACE OFF inspired Mask-Project 3

Objective:  After viewing an episode of the popular TV series Face Off, students will create a mold in which they will form plaster "alien" inspired masks.  The masks will be painted with tempera paint and sprayed with a clear glaze.

Steps: 
1.  Watch an episode of Face Off and sketch ideas for mask creation.

2.  Search the internet for ideas and begin actual sketch for project.

3.  Re-draw or use carbon paper to transfer sketch to a piece of cardboard.
4.  Using paper towels, students will create three dimensional aspects on their cardboard forming a mold for their plaster.
5.  Plaster is applied to the masks (2 layers at least!)
6.  Introduction to color theory and painting of a small color wheel to practice mixing the paints.

7.  Students will pain their masks.
8.  After the masks are dry clear spray glaze is applied sealing the paint and giving them a finished look.


Here are some examples of completed masks: