Ancient Greek Monsters- Year 5

Inspired by ancient Greek mythology each child creates its own version of a creature.Giving them a role within a school we animated their contemporary adventures.

learning outcomes:Greek mythology, collage, storyboarding animation, voice recording-how to be an actor

children were really exited!!
see animation here!

OTHER LEARNING PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN

2015                ‘Create your own Book Cover’, (6 - 10 years old)

The Greenwich Book Festival

2011                ‘The Future Design Board’, (10 - 11 years old)

 Kings’ Alfred School

2010                ‘Imagine the School of the Future’,

(Children with disability collaborating with children from local schools with a view to alter attitudes on diversity and disability), Vorres Modern Art Museum, Ministry of Education and Culture, Institute of children social Responsibility, Athens

2009                ‘Book sculptures and structures’ (bookbinding and folding techniques)  

                        Whitechapel Gallery, London Book Art Festival 

2009                ‘Touch Wood’, (workshop on innovation and sustainability)

Greek Ministry of Education Summer Camps

2008                ‘Future Fairy-tales’

Seven Stories Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne

2008                ‘Make your own poetry manifesto book’,

Boys Foundation High School

2008                ‘The Ancient Greek Monsters’

Henwick Primary School

London Design Museum - Analyze your practice

SELECTION OF MY WORK FROM LONDON DESIGN MUSEUM
in the framework of  Alan Fletcher – 50 Years of Work (and Play) exhibition
http://www.designmuseum.org/education/fe-he/he-projects/analyse-your-practice

By mapping my processes in a 3 dimensional form, I aim to re-assess, test and construct new methods for my practice.

This tree is a metaphor for the tacit process of thinking with the hands while making something.

Its roots represent the design thinking process (referring to Ian Noble's diagram) while its upper part represents the design outcome. Wire-made words (communicate, research, inspire,visualize) are weaved within the roots representing the process of design research while others (design, create, art) are hanging from the branches to highlight the fruits of the design process.

Born by metal and fire but also flexible enough, its material values represent the strength and flexibility of the design, while the tools attached to it are reminders of the importance of making as a way of thinking with the hands.




Nobody would affirm that the tree grows its crown in the image of its roots. Between above and below can be no mirrored reflection. (Klee,1924)