Year 4 - Art and design
Make an architectural 3D model
Architecture: drawing and 3D design
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils investigate an architect and learn to draw buildings in an architectural style. They may work in groups to respond to an architectural design challenge and design and make a solution in two and three dimensions, before making a group presentation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to construct a 3D architectural model using shapes, design ideas and building techniques.
Key Notes
- Architects use 3D models to plan and test building ideas.
- Simple shapes like cubes, prisms and cylinders can be used to construct buildings.
- Structures must be stable and carefully joined for strength.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 3D: a shape or object with height, width and depth
- model: a small-scale version of a structure used to test or present a design
- structure: the parts of a building that hold it up and give it shape
- stability: how well a structure stands without falling or wobbling
- join: to connect two parts together using tape, glue, folds, or tabs
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- If the model looks good, it doesn't matter if it does not stand properly.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Architects use 3D models to plan and test building ideas. Simple shapes like cubes, prisms and cylinders can be used to construct buildings.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? '3D'
a shape or object with height, width and depth.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: If the model looks good, it doesn't matter if it does not stand properly. Correction: A successful architectural model is both visually creative and structurally sound. Aim to build with purpose to create stability.
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