Project 7 : Learning to use the Geometry
box
Class VIII
Functional Art through Geometry
Objective:
Use your geometry box to design a
beautiful, precise, and artistic pattern for a real-life application like a
tablecloth, tile, book cover, or wall art. This project is inspired by the
Mystic Rose but encourages you to create something new using the geometric
concepts you've learned.
Materials
Required:
- Geometry box (compass, ruler,
protractor, set squares)
- A3/A2 sheet or cloth (for
tablecloth design)
- Pencil, eraser, black pen
- Colored pencils/fabric
paints/markers
- Scale, tracing paper (optional)
Project
Phases:
Phase 1:
Ideation
1.
Think
of a theme: Nature, Indian motifs, Festivals, Abstract Art, Minimalism.
2.
Sketch
a rough plan of your layout (center + corners, repeating units, borders, etc.)
Phase 2: Geometrical Constructions
Use only your geometry tools (no freehand shapes):
- Angles: 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°,
120° (constructed manually)
- Perpendicular bisectors
- Angle bisectors
- Equilateral triangles,
right-angled triangles
- Squares, parallelograms,
rhombuses, trapeziums
- Optional radial symmetry
inspired by Mystic Rose (but not the same)
Phase 3: Final Artwork
Choose
ONE final application:
- Tablecloth pattern: central motif with repeating
corner/border units
- Tile design: repeating pattern of geometric
shapes
- Book cover: border and center symbol using
geometric tools
- Wall hanging abstract art: free composition using only
constructed angles and polygons
Decorate
using colors while maintaining the clarity of your constructions.
Assessment
Criteria:
|
Criteria |
Marks |
|
Accuracy
of Constructions |
10 |
|
Use of
Geometric Concepts |
10 |
|
Creativity
and Originality |
10 |
|
Aesthetic
Appeal |
10 |
|
Explanation
of Design (short write-up) 10 |
|
|
Total |
50 |
Instructions:
- Submit your work with your name
and class written at the back.
- Include a short paragraph
explaining the idea and geometrical concepts used.
- Be original and neat. Use a
ruler for every line and compass for all curves.
Inspiration
Reference: You may
recall the Mystic Rose design from last year. Use that as inspiration
for symmetry and elegance but create something uniquely yours this time!
You may also refer to various cultural references - African pattern art, Sangaku, Madala Art,etc.
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