Short project pack for design students
About this learning resource
Format: PDF
This pack includes background information and activity ideas to use during a visit to the King’s State Apartments at Kensington Palace and back in the classroom. The activities are designed to be a self-contained, short project achievable within one visit to the palace and one lesson.
National Curriculum links
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Supports Art, Craft and Design and Textile Design specifications for OCR, AQA and Edexcel and Arts Award Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Learning objectives
To develop knowledge and understanding of:
- Georgian, Neo-classical, Palladianism and Rococo design.
- How to design and create a pattern repeat.
- Different printing processes including block (lino) printing and stencilling.
Resource Information
Key Stage
- KS5 (age 16+)
Subjects
- Art & Design
Topic
- Georgians
Type
- Before you visit
- Printable activities
- Lessons Plans
Palace
- Kensington Palace
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