Project 7 : Learning to use the Geometry box

 

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.

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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)

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.