Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpture
Designing and constructing simple mobiles that explore balance, movement, and air currents.
Key Questions
- Explain the principles of balance required to create a stable mobile.
- Design a mobile that demonstrates graceful movement with minimal air.
- Analyze how a kinetic sculpture interacts with its surrounding space.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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