Developing a unique concept for a 3D project
I can generate a concept by refining my ideas and setting out my intentions.
Developing a unique concept for a 3D project
I can generate a concept by refining my ideas and setting out my intentions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Strong ideas grow from combining research, experimentation and reflection.
- Making links between artists, materials and themes strengthens ideas.
- A clear creative intention helps guide your design decisions.
Keywords
Concept - a central idea or theme that drives the visual direction and message of a design
Intention - the reason why someone does something or the desired outcome they aim to achieve
Common misconception
A concept is entirely fixed.
A concept can develop and evolve but it should not completely change without very good reason.
To help you plan your year 10 art and design lesson on: Developing a unique concept for a 3D project, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 art and design lesson on: Developing a unique concept for a 3D project, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
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Equipment
3D materials such as paper, wire, glue, masking tape etc.
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where can inspirational 3D work be found?
Q2.Match the statement to its purpose:
Helps come up with new, original concepts
Explores themes, materials, ideas and techniques
Use annotations, voice recording and notes