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Picture Frame Unit
Picture Frame Unit
Key concept
Communication
Related concept
Form
Global context
Artistry and Creation
We can express creativity by crafting simple, yet aesthetically pleasing, functional objects.
What does creative expression mean?
What are some simple things that are considered aesthetically pleasing?
How do you express creativity in a product?
How do you create an aesthetically pleasing product?
Is it better to be creative or aesthetically pleasing?
ATL Focus
ATL Focus
In this unit we will focus on creativity. You will practice how to create novel solutions to authentic problems.
Introduction
Introduction
In this project you will design and make a photo frame for a picture.
GRASPS
GRASPS
Goal
Goal
To show that we can express creativity by crafting simple, yet aesthetically pleasing, functional objects by constructing a cool picture frame!
Role
Role
In this project you are a freelance handicraft designer. A handicraft designer creates small, hand-made products for the specific needs of a client. A freelance designer works for themselves, not a company. Hand-made products are commonly made from wood or similar materials.
Audience
Audience
The target audience is your client and the people who will view the client's photo in the frame. See details below (Client and Target Audience section).
Situation
Situation
A client has approached you, a freelance handicraft designer, with a project. They have a very special photograph that they would like to display in their house. To hold the photo, the client needs a special custom frame that matches the photo and presents it well. The client would like you to create this frame for them!
Product
Product
You will create a picture frame for the client's photo. The frame should be relatively simple but aesthetically pleasing, and function well as a frame for the photograph. Consider the environment the framed photo will be for. The picture frame must be aesthetically related (not necessarily matching!) to the photo it is framing. See details in the Product section below.
Standards and Specifications
Standards and Specifications
You must demonstrate handcraft level 1 skills (see part 3, Technical skills).
Your product must meet the client's requirements and project requirements (see part 4, Product).
You will be assessed on the MYP Design Cycle: Criterion A, Criterion B and Criterion C (see part 5, Design Cycle).
Project pathways
Project pathways
Choose your path and set your goal for this project. These are the expectations and options:
Level 3 - 4
Fictional client, info provided.
Choose a provided photo or your own.
Use some concepts discussed in class for your research and design.
2D frame cardboard frame with minimal decoration.
Demonstrate some simple technical skills.
Level 5 - 6
Act as your own client, survey yourself.
Provide a photo of yourself.
Use all concepts discussed in class for your research and design.
Basic 3D cardboard frame, decorated appropriately. See the options!
Demonstrate all technical skills on the list.
Level 7 - 8
Use a real client and survey them.
Provide a real photo from the client.
Use concepts discussed in class and your own research for designs.
Frame construction and materials are challenging. See the options or come up with your own.
Advanced technical skills demonstrated.
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