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Places & Spaces Mind-Mapping

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Places & Spaces Mind-Mapping

Architecture and mind mapping illustration

🎯 WALT & Success Criteria

1. We Are Learning To (WALT):

Tick each learning objective as you complete it:

Understand the theme 'Places & Spaces' and identify architectural places relevant to me

Generate a mind map to develop ideas for 3D design inspired by architecture

Use annotation to explain my initial perceptions and connections

Develop observation skills to support future research

2. Success Criteria Check:

Rate yourself using the traffic light system:

Green: I produced a detailed mind map with 5+ varied ideas and clear annotations

Amber: I created a mind map with some ideas but need to add more detail or annotations

Red: I need support to develop my mind map further

🏗️ Mind Map Planning

3. Project Question to Consider:

"How can architectural places and spaces be transformed into a three-dimensional sculptural form?"

4. Initial Brainstorm - List 5 places or spaces that inspire you:

Think about buildings, bridges, interiors, public spaces, or even fantastical spaces:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

3. _________________________________

4. _________________________________

5. _________________________________

5. Choose your most interesting idea from above and explain why:
6. Architectural Features Checklist:

Which features might you explore in your mind map? Tick all that apply:

Light and shadow

Layering and levels

Repetitive patterns

Curved vs angular shapes

Materials and textures

Scale and proportion

🎨 Mind Map Creation Space

7. Create your main mind map in the space below:

Instructions: Start with 'Places & Spaces' in the centre, create 5+ main branches, add sub-branches, and include annotations explaining why each place is interesting.

8. Annotation Practice:

Complete these sentence starters for your favourite place from your mind map:

This space is interesting because ________________________________

I think about _____________ when I see this place because ___________

This could inspire 3D work by _________________________________

9. Homework Planning:

Which local place or space will you photograph for homework?

Location: ________________________________________________

Why did you choose this place?

10. Extension Challenge (Optional):

Can you name an artist or architect whose work connects to your ideas?

Artist/Architect: _________________________________________

Connection to my ideas: ___________________________________

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