Greek Theater Masks

This lesson plan is a collaborative effort between Art and Language Arts.
Objective:
Students will explain the concept of Greek Theater and costuming by designing and creating authentic Greek theater masks.
Application:
Students will be introduced to Antigone, a greek tragedy written by Sophocles, in the tradition of human tragedy, tragic hero, and choral readings.
Students will particiapte in an activity that involves researching Sophocles, Greek tragedy, Greek theater costuming, and new vocabulary associated with Greek Literature.
Analysis/Evaluation:
Based on students' research, students will design and create an authentic Greek theater mask to be displayed in the front hallway of the school.

Students will use the following material to create the mask:
-computers for research
-digital cameras for recording the various stages of mask making
-plaster of paris strips
-celluclay
-saran wrap
-acrylic paint
-cotton batting
-yarn
-hot glue