Project ARTiculate

Masks and Symmetry

Grade 2

John Lentine, Art Specialist

Students look at various examples of cultural masks, discussing symmetry and design. They then make their own symmetrical mask using paper and oil pastels.

Objectives and assessment criteria

Students will:

1. look at various examples of cultural masks and be able to identify if symmetrical.
2. follow directions while using their own ideas in design.
3. successfully transform a 2-D object into 3-D