This is craft | Art and design | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Which of these are functional?
- Coracles are light, bowl-shaped boats with a woven frame covered with hides. ✓
- Sculpture 'Unique Forms of Continuity in Space' by Umberto Boccioni (1913).
- A gold chalice cup used to hold wine during religious ceremonies. ✓
- A sedan chair has a low, wooden seat, traditionally used for transport. ✓
Match each material to its best descriptor.
- clay
  
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  mouldable when wet, hard when fired ✓
- paper
  
  ⇔
  
  thin, lightweight, easy to tear ✓
- card
  
  ⇔
  
  thick and stiff, used for sturdy models ✓
- silk fabric
  
  ⇔
  
  smooth and luxurious, delicate to touch ✓
- felt
  
  ⇔
  
  soft and fuzzy, often used for crafting or making warm items ✓
Which of the following materials is best suited for making a bowl that holds water?
- paper
- clay ✓
- wool
- cardboard
When making crafts, it’s important to understand a material’s ______ so you can choose the right one for your project.
- 'properties' ✓
A popular material for furniture making is ______ because it can be easily shaped and stained, allowing for a variety of designs and styles.
- 'wood' ✓
Why is learning about craft important for developing as an artist?
- It is important in developing creative skills beyond just drawing and painting. ✓
- It is only important if you want to be a craftsperson in the future.
- It is important to focus only on making things that are practical or useful.
- It is less important than traditional Fine Arts like painting or sculpture.

Exit quiz

Which of the following best describes craft?
- creating objects only for decoration
- the designing and hand making of individual objects and artefacts ✓
- using only traditional techniques without creativity
- making decorative objects mass produced using machines
What does it mean if an object is functional?
- It is designed to be useful rather than simply attractive. ✓
- It is designed to be made only for decoration.
- It is designed to look nice but cannot be used.
- It is designed solely to focus on artistic expression.
Which of the following are common tools used in craft?
- paintbrush ✓
- hammer ✓
- sewing needle ✓
- scissors ✓
Why is choosing the right material important in craft?
- It doesn’t matter which materials are used.
- It makes the object easier to carry.
- It effects how long the object lasts. ✓
- It only effects the colour of the object.
Historically craft was often made ______, which meant that it was considered less important than art.
- 'at home' ✓
Match the craft professions with their products.
- tanner
  
  ⇔
  
  leatherwork ✓
- blacksmith
  
  ⇔
  
  metalwork ✓
- milliner
  
  ⇔
  
  hats ✓
- weaver
  
  ⇔
  
  textiles ✓
- potter
  
  ⇔
  
  ceramics ✓
- woodworker
  
  ⇔
  
  furniture ✓

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Key learning points

Craft is designing and hand-making unique objects, building creative, intellectual, and practical skills with tools.
Craft was seen as lesser than Fine Art because it was functional and often practised by women.
Artists like William Morris challenged the divide between art and craft, blurring the boundaries in their work.

Common misconception

Craft is only about making functional objects and is less important than Fine Art.

Craft is the creation of objects and artworks requiring both artistry and technical skill. It includes both functional and non-functional items and embraces contributions from all genders and communities.

Keywords

Craft - the designing and hand making of individual objects and artefacts
Tools - physical items used to achieve a goal
Materials - the resources that artists, craftspeople and designers use to create work
Functional - designed to be practical and useful rather than simply attractive