Topic 4 Year 8 Art & Design
| Art & Design | |||
| Topic | Mandala | ||
| No of lessons | 7 | ||
| When is it happening | Term 3 Year 8 | ||
| What will students learn | The cultural context of Mandala and how it links with Buddhism. Techniques of relaxation and how this art form is linked to meditation. How pattern can create tone. How to use pattern to add intricate design to a basic shape. How to use mathematical techniques to design a Mandala. How to use tracing paper to create symmetry. | ||
| Key Knowledge that students should know at the end of 'Topic' | This is the knowledge that students will meet for the first time in this topic | The knowledge of the cultural context of Mandala, its links to Buddhism and how art can be therapeutic. The knowledge of how to use compasses and rulers successfully to create mandala inspired shapes. | |
| This is knowledge that students may have met before but will need to deepen their understanding | The knowledge of using mathematical equipment to create a geometric design. The knowledge of how mark making can create tone as well as pattern. | ||
| Key Skills that students should be able to demonstrate at the end of 'Topic' | This is the skills that students will meet for the first time in this topic | Creating pattern using fine liner pen to create intricate designs. | |
| This is skills that students may have met before but will need to develop | How mark making can create tone and pattern. | ||
| Key vocabulary that students should know and understand |
Mandala, Spiritual, Repetition, Tessellation, Intersection, Mindfulness, Wellbeing, Geometric, Tone, Pattern, Repeat Pattern, Mark-making, Contrast, Shape, Line. |
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| The Big Question | What is Mandala and how do I create one myself? | ||
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Key questions that students should be able to answer at the end of the 'Topic' |
What is Mandala and where did it come from? How do you use a compass and ruler to create a Mandala design? | ||
| How can I refine my skills using the compass and ruler to make a complex Mandala design? | |||
| How can I use tracing paper to create symmetry and tessellation? | |||
| How to I use fine liner pen to create pattern, tone and mark making? | |||