Transcript Controlled Test: Spirals - Lesson 1

Starting Point:
Spirals
Task:
The spiral shapes of shells, ammonites, unfurling leaves, roots, and
plant stems can provide stimuli for textile artists and designers.
Twisted, braided, coiled and plaited yarns may be used to create
spiral structures. Couched and stitched threads can suggest
decorative spiral designs. Fabric artists such as Carol Bryer Fallert
and Jane Sassaman use spiral images in their quilt designs. Milliners
Stephen Jones and Philip Treacy sometimes create spiral-shaped
hats.
Investigate appropriate sources and use suitable techniques to
create a textile inspired by Spirals.
Task 1: Mind-map
Make a mind-map of different ‘spirals’.
Shells
-clam shell
-shiny
-hard
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Spirals
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Lesson Objective:
To understand the theme.
To learn how to use mind-mapping to develop initial ideas.
(SMSC; creativity).
To get a grade C or above you must:
• Do a detailed mind-map.
• Explain in full sentences and show independent thinking
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DNA: is the genetic building blocks for
all life forms
Viruses:
microscopic life-forms that
cause disease.
Finger prints:
each person.
these are unique to
Shells:
animals.
protection for sea and land
Coral:
home to tiny sea-creatures.
Ammonite:
prehistoric fossil
Animals and Insects:
Plants:
twisting plant stems and leaves
Plants:
petals, flowers and seed
formations.
Water: whirlpools
Space & Weather:
galaxies,
weather systems and cloud formations.
Architecture:
decorative details.
buildings, stairs,
Labyrinth:
mazes.
Manmade:
coils, wire and springs
What other spirals can you
think of?
Add them to your mind-map
Task 2: Research spirals
(AO1/AO3)
Choose which spirals to research.
Research your chosen spirals (key facts and images).
Use the question sheets to help you.
Spirals: Homework 1 (AO1/AO3)
Research key facts about the type of spirals you have chosen.
Find pictures to illustrate your research.
Answer these questions to help you to annotate your research.
1. What type of spiral is it?
2. Is it a man-made or
natural spiral?
9. How could you
develop it into a
design?
3. Where do you
find this type of
spiral?
4. What is it
made of?
8. What textile
techniques could
you use to
represent it?
5. What key
facts can you find
out about it?
7. What
materials could
you use to
represent it?
6. What shapes, patterns
and colours stand out?
Task 3: Present your research
Present your research in an imaginative way.
You must include:
- a textured background
- a title ‘Spirals’.
- pictures and/or sketches.
- annotation (correct spelling/punctuation).
Homework 1: Research drawing
Draw two spirals for your research.
Shade in your drawing.
(AO2/AO3)