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Pupils will investigate a selection of our Twentieth Century period rooms. In each room the themes of technology, materials, textiles, lighting and design style will be addressed. The Geffrye’s handling collection of authentic domestic artefacts provides an opportunity to study design close-up and students can focus on the objects and textiles in terms of context, form and function and method of manufacture.
Pupils will work individually, in small groups, investigate and draw objects and present their findings.
Optional creative activity:
Pupils will print and dye a piece of fabric using a variety of techniques.
Curriculum links:
Design and Technology KS 3, exploring and understanding resistant materials, and textiles - informing pupils’ own designs. Cross-curricular links to Science: classification of materials, Art & Design: investigating materials and Citizenship: sustainable development.
Session information:
Sessions run for two hours; the extended activity can be incorporated or extra time added by request. Suitable for a maximum of 30 students. Worksheets will be provided.
