Kinetic Sculpture: Simple Movement
Introduction to kinetic art by designing and building simple sculptures that incorporate movement, using basic mechanisms.
Key Questions
- Design a sculpture that incorporates a simple moving part.
- Explain how balance and counterweight contribute to kinetic motion.
- Evaluate the impact of movement on the viewer's experience of a sculpture.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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