Art

2C - Can buildings speak?

Explore ideas about shape and pattern; make prints based on pattern in buildings; work with others to develop a relief panel based on observations of pattern in buildings; say what they think and feel about their own and others' work

Teaching Activities

Link with ICT Unit 1C (See photos of house resource)

Use a digital camera to record a variety of architectural details.

Lesson Plan (edu.dudley.gov.uk)

Use edit and paint tools to modify their photographs, creating a digital collage.

Use a paint package to create a skyline picture. (Photographic examples)

Education Guardian
Week 1: take a look
There are many different types of buildings around your school and your home. Some were built for the purpose they are used for now, and for some the purpose will have changed.
Week 2: photographs
Using buildings as the stimulus for the development of artwork using photographs, photocopying, digital media, collage and colour.
Week 3: patterns and texture

This week the focus is on pattern, texture and print-making.
How do you know this is a place to pray? (pdf)
Week 4: your school
This week the focus is on the shapes, patterns and decorations to be found on the exterior and interior of the school building. It will provide children with opportunities to take a closer look into the purpose of the school, how it was built and what it means to them.
Patterns, patterns everywhere

Websites

The Great Buildings Collection
www.greatbuildings.com

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