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Steampunk Lesson
Steampunk Lesson
Vocabulary:
Form-a
three-dimensional
geometrical figure as opposed to a
shape, which is two-dimensional
Structure-the relationship or
organization of the component parts
of a work of art
Steampunk-a sub genre of science
fiction and fantasy featuring advanced
machines and other technology based
on steam power of the 19th century
and taking place in a recognizable
historical period or a fantasy world
Sculpture-the art of carving,
modeling, welding, or otherwise
producing figurative or abstract works
of art in three dimensions, as in
relief, intaglio, or in the round
Armature-a metal framework on
which a sculpture is molded with clay
or similar material
something else
Subtractive- To take something away
Pre-assessment:
1. An informal pre-assessment will be done by giving a short verbal quiz over the
vocabulary.
Instructional Input:
Anticipatory set:
1. Tell students that their next project will be a found object sculpture done in a
steampunk fashion.
2. Explain that the assignment is to create a 12 inch high or 12 inch long sculpture using
found objects, in the style of steampunk.
3. Ask students what they know about steam punk.
4. Show an example of a steampunk style sculpture, and ask them what they notice about
it.
Instructional Input:
5. Show short PP on what steampunk is, and where it originated.
6. Explain that it is primarily the melding of science fiction meets late 1880s technology.
7. Show photo examples of sculptures and fashion.
8. Cover the color schemes (neutrals, earth tones, metallic)
9. Go over tool and classroom safety, in using sharp or hot tools-including proper cutting
(away from body) and being aware of their classmates around them.
10. Cover the safety measures for using hot glue guns- and how to handle any accidental
burns (cold water, nurses office).
11. Show the proper way of cutting using any hand saws by cutting away from the body
and fingers.
12. Explain that some items may be too heavy for hot glue or Elmers glue, so they may
need to nail it down.
13. Cover any consequences (loss of tool use) for any playing around with dangerous
tools (detention, sent to the office)
Modeling:
14. Have students come around a table with found objects.
15. Explain that depending on the objects, you need to arrange them in an interesting way
keeping the elements and principles of design in mind.
16. If it is a tall sculpture, point out that the base needs to be sturdy and bottom heavy, so
SPED:
Students who are on a 504 plan or SPED will have more individualized help, along
with an altered rubric tailored to their specific IEP requirements. They will be
graded more on time and effort if it follows their IEP. A more simplified version of
this project will be given, such as a 6inch sculpture.
Absent:
If a student is absent, they will be given a rubric and extra time to finish their
project. A quick demo will catch them up. If it is a prolonged absence, then student
may do a more simplified version of this project.
Steampunk Sculpture
Name_______________________________________________Block______________
*Circle the ones you think apply to your project*
CATEGORY
Excellent
Good
Mediocre
Totally original
design, no element
is an exact copy of
designs seen in
source material.
Room to
improve
The sculpture
looks thrown
together at the
last minute. It
appears that
little design or
planning was
done.
Craftsmanship
is poor. There is
evidence of hot
glue and parts
are not glued
neatly
The sculpture is a
copy of a sculpture
seen in source
material or one
made by another
student (90% or
more of elements
are copied).
Followed
directions
Sculpture is
carefully
constructed t, and
includes at least 6
different pieces as
well as at least 2
mechanical looking
elements or history
reference from the
1880s.
Sculpture is carefully
constructed, and
includes at least 5
different pieces as
well at 1-2
mechanical looking
elements, or history
reference from
1880s,
Sculpture is
somewhat
carefully
constructed.
Sculpture
includes at least
4 different
pieces as well
as 1 mechanical
looking element
or element from
the 1880s.
Sculpture
includes 2-3
different pieces
and 0-1
mechanical
looking
elements or
historical
reference to the
1880s.
Sculpture includes
0-2 pieces and 0
mechanical looking
elements or
historical reference
to the 1880s.
Student did an
excellent job
creating unique
patterns and
designs. Sculpture
includes at least 5
different patterns.
Student created
some unique
patterns and
designs.Sculptu
re includes at
least 3 different
patterns.
Student could
use a little work
creating unique
patterns and
designs.
Sculpture
includes at least
2 different
patterns.
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Name_____________________________________________Block______
Write the definitions for each of the vocabulary words to the best of
your ability with as much detail as possible:
1) Steampunk-
2) Sculpture-