Practice Interdisciplinary Connections - 13 | Unit 7: Functional Art & Craft: Form Meets Purpose | IB Grade 8 Visual Arts
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13 - Interdisciplinary Connections

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define ergonomics in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about why chairs are shaped the way they are.

Question 2

Easy

What does durability mean?

💡 Hint: Consider why some materials are preferred over others.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is ergonomics?

  • Designing for aesthetics
  • Designing for comfort
  • Designing for cost

💡 Hint: It relates directly to how we interact with objects.

Question 2

True or False: Material properties have no effect on the usability of functional art.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider if different materials would change how a piece works.

Solve 3 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Propose a new functional object that represents your culture. Describe its design, material properties, and narrative.

💡 Hint: Think about what needs or gaps exist in your daily life that could be filled by this object.

Question 2

Evaluate the balance of form and function in a commonly used item in your home. What would you improve?

💡 Hint: Consider everyday objects like mugs, chairs, or tools.

Challenge and get performance evaluation