Optical Art: Lesson 4

This is an original image. Created by LaToniya Jones-McKinnon, 1996.

Objective

To use prior knowlege of symmetry groups to create a similar version of an optical art image studied.

Topics covered

• Geometry
• Art
• Computer Technology

Description

In pairs, students will work look at examples of optical art and create their own version using one of the types viewed. This activity will allow the students to explore the software and become more familiar with different versions of op art.

Materials

• Kali software (downloadable from....)
• Images to view (either via a slide projector or within an HTML document)
• Disk for storage
• Electronic folder for storage

Teacher Responsibilities

1. Present examples of images that represent 1-2 symmetry groups.
2. Give an example of the intended outcome.

Student Responsibilities

1. Study one of the works presented. Look at the features of the work and its relation to symmetry groups.
2. List the following (a) Description of the features of the work; (b)Reasons for selecting this work; and (c) Symmetry group represented.
   
3. Use the Kali program to create your own version of the work selected for review. (Caution: Do not attempt to duplcate the work that you have viewed.)
   
4. Save your work on disk and in the folder designated for your class.

Assessment

A sample rubric for assessing this assignment follows:

• All questions addressed completely. (5 points)
• Similar version created using the qualities present in the image selected for review. (5 points)
• Assignment completed on time. (2 points)
• Assignment saved in the appropriate locations. (3 points...1.5 points for each location assigned. )
• Assignment worth 15 points total.

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