Design your own Sculpture for the City: Part 1

 

Watch the short animation below to set the scene for Chapter 7.

Design a Sculpture for St Helen’s Square or under ‘The Cheesegrater’ through:

• Learning important themes to consider when designing public art: Context, Scale, Materials and Form.
• Using the map of the area and key information provided re context, to choose one of the three sculpture locations.
• Considering how the area might provide inspiration.
• Sketching initial sculpture ideas for chosen location considering the key themes.

These creative activities provide a learning journey that develop skills and knowledge relating to Art & Design National Curriculum targets for ages 10-14 (years 6-9).

Click the link to download the teacher’s guide, full chapter in-class presentation (which includes the video links) and activity pack for printing.