2D into 3D
I can explore how pattern can express identity and be transformed from a 2D design into 3D forms.
2D into 3D
I can explore how pattern can express identity and be transformed from a 2D design into 3D forms.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The key elements of 2D design are the elements of art and these are important in creating 3D form.
- Imagining how 2D elements relate to 3D space uses concepts of depth, volume, and perspective.
- When drawing in 3D start with basic geometric shapes to establish structure, then build complexity in your 3D drawing.
Keywords
Depth - where an artwork looks like it is three-dimensional
Pattern - is a repeated design or motif that can be found in nature, art, and design
Visualise - to form a picture in your mind or imagine how something looks
Form - the visual appearance, structure or constitution of an object, referring to three-dimensional objects
Common misconception
2D drawings cannot be transformed into 3D forms.
2D drawings are like a blueprint for 3D forms. By imagining how shapes in a drawing could extend into space, students can add depth, volume, and perspective to give their designs a 3D appearance.
To help you plan your year 10 art and design lesson on: 2D into 3D, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 art and design lesson on: 2D into 3D, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 4 art and design lessons from the Foundation workshops: selecting primary sources and recording observations unit, dive into the full secondary art and design curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Midtone paper, tracing paper, pencils, chalks or oil pastels, clay, tools (loop tool, potter's knife), baking paper or fabric, and water or slip.
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
combining old photographs with modern materials or digital elements
altering the photo with software, adding colour or new elements
physically altering the photo by tearing, burning, or cutting
placing old photos in modern settings or pairing with current themes
adding words to a photo to change its meaning or add context
weaving pieces of photographs together to create a new design
cutting and rearranging photo pieces to make a layered effect
using software to change or edit parts of the photograph