Mechanical Cardboard Sculpture

The Challenge
Using only cardboard and hot glue, students will create a mechanical object from a reference.  Having the actual object as a reference is helpful but not required for this challenge.

Machine - an apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task

Planning 
Search the internet for cardboard sculpture ideas!  Create multiple research sketches and fill one entire sketchbook page with ideas. Your first idea is never your best, so keep digging. Designs will need to be approved before you begin your sculpture.


What You Must Include

• Your machine can be inspired by real life or your own imagination, but you must have a quality reference to work with.  If you are working from your imagination, you must have detailed drawings to use as references and guidance. 
• Your work must showcase interesting 3D forms.  This work should not be flat or without a variety of textures. ​
• Your sculpture must be freestanding and have height, width, and depth. This is a three dimensional object that occupies space and should be interesting to view in 360 degrees. 
• Think life size!  If possible, try to have your sculpture match the actual size of the object you choose.  This is not always possible, but it adds a very strong conceptual layer with these objects are life sized. 
• Sculptures must not contain any hand drawn or painted elements. All details need to be sculptural. ​