Refining your 3D style through experimentation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can experiment with 3D materials and techniques to refine my artistic voice.
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.
Teacher tip
Paper has been used in this lesson as it is simple and easily manipulated. This lesson could easily be adapted to suit any basic materials or techniques that you have access to.
Equipment
A4 or A3 white paper and a range of coloured papers or magazine pages, glue, scissors and masking tape.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a typical example of a type of visual art?
Q2.What do designers need to carefully balance when working on a design?
Q3.What is a common feature in most well known artworks?
Q4.What do you think the word 'style' means in art?
Q5.Artists often combine materials and processes to express their artistic .
Q6.What does the term 'artistic voice' mean?
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