a large sculpture or structure built to remember a person or event

an artwork that clearly represents recognisable human or animal forms

Portraits and figures in 3D Design

Art and design

Objects in 3D Design

Natural forms in 3D design

Landscapes in 3D design

Light and dark in 3D Design

Inside and outside in 3D Design

Pupils can select or rotate through these units that feature diverse and inclusive artist references, consider application of their skill strengths and encourage critical thinking and personal connections.

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the study of how objects can be designed for optimal comfort, efficiency and safety in human use

a preliminary model of a product used to test and refine design ideas before final production

design inspired by the structures, patterns and systems found in nature

shapes, patterns, and structures found in the natural world (e.g. shells, plants, bones)

a lack of symmetry; when two sides of something are not identical but may still balance visually

all the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their visual appeal

the size of an object in relation to other objects or the environment

the way we see or look at something from a particular position or viewpoint; the creation of depth in a 2D image

the difference between elements (like light and dark or rough and smooth) that makes parts of an artwork stand out

a focused beam of light that shines in a specific direction

the general, soft light in a space that comes from indirect sources

the area around, between, and within objects. It can be physical, like a room, or it can be visual

the way parts of a design are arranged or put together to form a whole, often affecting strength, stability, and overall shape

the act or quality of enclosing or holding something within, in 3D design this might relate to packaging, vessels, or spaces that hold people or objects

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