Practice Material Exploration: Understanding the Building Blocks of Function - 3 | Unit 7: Functional Art & Craft: Form Meets Purpose | IB Grade 8 Visual Arts
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3 - Material Exploration: Understanding the Building Blocks of Function

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What property of clay allows it to be shaped easily?

💡 Hint: Think about how we can mold it when damp.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common fiber used in textiles.

💡 Hint: It's a widely used material in clothing.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is plasticity in terms of clay properties?

  • Its ability to harden
  • Its ease of shaping when wet
  • Its color differentiation

💡 Hint: Recall what happens when clay dries.

Question 2

True or False: Weaving is only used for creating functional items.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about tapestries.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an innovative object that integrates both clay and textile elements. Explain your design process considering the properties of both materials.

💡 Hint: Think about how stability and softness can work together in design.

Question 2

Evaluate three different fibers (cotton, wool, synthetic) and discuss their strengths and weaknesses in functional textile art.

💡 Hint: Consider how each material's properties affect their end use.

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