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Resources
Web links
Downloadable Resources
Tangible Resources
pencils and pens, paper template, laser cutter, students’ artwork created so far
Human Resources
Digital fabrication/laser cutting expert, i.e. secondary school Design & Technology teacher, workshop technician or local business
Preparation
This lesson was given by an expert who took responsibility for the Learning Unit. The only thing the teacher needed to do was turn on the online connection, collect all the created artwork and hand out the format of the drawing exercise.
Goals, messages & concepts
Specific goals
- To create a 3D portrait by using a 2D machine
- To learn about digital fabrication
Specific messages
- A 3D sculpture can be constructed of 2D elements
Main terms
- Digital fabrication
- laser cutter
- pixel
- vector
- portraiture
- 2D
- 3D
Practices & skills
STEM practices
- Developing and using models
- Using mathematics and computational thinking
Soft skills
- Dealing with uncertainty
- Learning failure is a part of learning
Management skills
- Planning
- Use of resources