Deconstruct/Reconstruct Shape- Criteria & Objectives

• Students will take a large square or circle, break that up into shapes and rearrange the parts as a new unified shape.

• Students will use construction paper, graphite, scissors or exacto knives, paste, and a sheet of 12 x 18 in. paper.

1. Students will cut out three 4 in. squares or 4.5 in. circles.2. Students must make an abstract design within the

confines of their square/circle. 3. Students will cut out their design from two of their

squares/circles and paste them down in a symmetrical and altered fashion.

• The objective of this assignment is to create something from nothing, explore the potential of area, shape, and symmetry.

Types of Symmetry… with the help of Carlita, the symmetry whale

Reflective symmetry Rotational symmetry

Radial symmetry Compound or complex symmetry

Student Examples