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Year 10 - Art and design

Developing a unique concept for a 3D project

3D Design

Unit Summary

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.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to generate a concept by refining your ideas and setting out your intentions.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

  • A concept is entirely fixed.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Strong ideas grow from combining research, experimentation and reflection. Making links between artists, materials and themes strengthens ideas.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'concept'

a central idea or theme that drives the visual direction and message of a design.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: A concept is entirely fixed. Correction: A concept can develop and evolve but it should not completely change without very good reason.

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