Optical Art: Lesson 1

Objective

To become familiar with symmetry in op art.

Topics covered

• Geometry
• Art
• Computer Technology

Description

Students will look at an example of optical art and discuss the symmetry involved.

STICKS, STICKS, STICKS

Materials

• Disk for storage
• Electronic folder for storage

Teacher Responsibilities

1. Display the image (STICKS, STICKS, STICKS).
2. Encourge students to discuss the symmetry involved in the image displayed.

Student Responsibilities

1. Study the work presented. Look at the features of the work and its relation to symmetry groups.
2. Label and describe the symmetry identified in the work, if possible.
3. Save responses on disk and in the folder designated for your class.

Assessment

A sample rubric for assessing this assignment follows:

• Assignment completed on time. (1 points)
• Assignment saved in the appropriate locations. (1 point - .5 points for each location assigned.)
• Image labeled appropriately. (3 points)
• Assignment worth 5 points total.

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