Refining your 3D style through experimentation
I can experiment with 3D materials and techniques to refine my artistic voice.
Refining your 3D style through experimentation
I can experiment with 3D materials and techniques to refine my artistic voice.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Techniques help bring your design ideas to life in different ways.
- Testing techniques helps you decide what suits your 3D design voice.
- Refining your use of materials builds skill and creative confidence.
Keywords
Experiment - trying out new materials, techniques, or ideas
Refine - making small improvements while working towards a goal
Technique - the method and skills used to express and create
Common misconception
Experimentation just means making new things each time.
When you experiment you are thinking and doing. Always think about what works and what new ideas are generated.
To help you plan your year 10 art and design lesson on: Refining your 3D style through experimentation, 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: Refining your 3D style through experimentation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
A4 or A3 white paper and a range of coloured papers or magazine pages, glue, scissors and masking tape.
Licence
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