Developing your 3D design voice

Art and design

Refining your 3D style through experimentation

The role of a sketchbook in developing your 3D practice

Interpreting and responding to a theme in 3D design

Researching and presenting a 3D designer’s work

Developing a unique concept for a 3D project

Planning and creating a final 3D piece

This unit introduces pupils to developing their own voice. They will learn about key components in shaping their artistic voice, including research, reflection and refining ideas. The unit takes them on a journey of discovery leading to planning a final piece.

Finding your artistic voice: an introduction to the creative process

the size of the object relative to real life

Match the material to its typical technique:

to experiment and avoid using traditional materials

to recycle and add meaning to the artwork

to make sculptures less environmentally friendly

Why might artists use found materials in sculpture?

shaping with fingers to create small pots

rolling clay into long strands to twist and create a 3D form

Match the clay shaping method to its description:

producing flat images with perspective techniques

developing objects with physical volume and depth for real-world or digital use

creating soundscapes and auditory experiences for visual media

Which best describes the primary focus of 3D design?

Starter Quiz