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Year 10 - Art and design

Refining your 3D style through experimentation

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 experiment with 3D materials and techniques to refine your artistic voice.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

  • Experimentation just means making new things each time.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Techniques help bring your design ideas to life in different ways. Testing techniques helps you decide what suits your 3D design voice.

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

trying out new materials, techniques, or ideas.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Experimentation just means making new things each time. Correction: When you experiment you are thinking and doing. Always think about what works and what new ideas are generated.

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