The design explores the architectural space of a passageway, as we walk through rhythmically spaced openings that create fluttering patterns of light and shadow. Overhead the spacing of the bars increases, framing views of the sky and trees, while the floor of the walkway gently rises. Students design a model of a walkway for your school. To demonstrate understanding of the relationship of materials to function and of exterior and interior views. Note that the openings frame views of the campus.
Students look at sketches before beginning to create the model of their own walkway.
Make sure students take care with their choice of materials, colors, textures and patterns, because they all have expressive power. If it is necessary to represent the school itself in some way, they should take care that its proportions are accurate. Starting with the base, build the walkway model. Pieces should be attached together, not loose. Paint with tempera paints.