Lesson Planning
Discover the art-nouveau style of Mackintosh and explore the interiors and furnishings he designed. Identify his style and influences and create your own Mackintosh-inspired chairs, using 2D and 3D shapes.
Teaching Outcomes:
- To learn about the life, work and influences of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
- To explore designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh chairs.
- To design a chair inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
- To draw a chair using 2D shapes.
- To measure lengths in mm and cm to create a chair prototype.
- To identify design criteria for a Mackintosh inspired chair.
- To design and create a prototype for a Mackintosh inspired chair.
Children will:
- Explore Mackintosh’s chairs and accurately draw out their own design
- Design and make a prototype of a chair using Mackintosh’s style and techniques as an influence
- Use 2D shape and accurate measuring in their chair design