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Dissecting Geometry Term 2 & 3

26 June - 21 September 2023

In the Centre for Creativity | Schools

STEAM Workshop | Stages 3 - 4

Students in years 5 - 9 will learn about architecture, perspective, geometry and Jorn Utzon and Ove Arup’s Spherical Solution to gain an understanding of the mechanics, engineering and sheer creativity involved in constructing the iconic Sydney Opera House.

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Available from April 2023

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Exploring geometry, sculpture, architecture, engineering, collaboration and real-world problem-solving techniques in Mathematics, Visual Arts, Design and Technology and STEM.

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Exploring mathematics through visual arts

Utilising the charismatic and thought-provoking Eddie Woo Maths at the Sydney Opera House videos, students in years 5 - 9 will learn about architecture, perspective, geometry and Jorn Utzon and Ove Arup’s Spherical Solution to gain an understanding of the mechanics, engineering and sheer creativity involved in constructing the iconic Sydney Opera House.

In this workshop students will:

  • Create a series of observational sketches, collaborative three-dimensional drawings and small sculptural models that replicate the geometry of the Sydney Opera House.
  • Work with peers to distort and abstract patterns and structures of the Opera House to create new imagined versions of the Opera House and surrounding buildings.
  • Develop an understanding of the Utzon Design Principles, in particular Utzon's use of additive architecture, counter balance, sculpture and form.
  • Interrogate historic and contemporary maps, photographs, drawings and models of the Sydney Opera House and consider how architects, engineers and builders collaborated and problem solved to create the building seen today.

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Ticket and Travel Subsidy

The Sydney Opera House is committed to providing the very best national and international performing arts experiences to NSW students as part of their educational studies.

The Sydney Opera House Arts Assist program provides the full cost of the Creative Learning performance ticket and $5 per student toward travel costs. School applications are assessed according to socioeconomic disadvantage, schools with special needs and individual responses regarding the School Profile and School Community.

The Sydney Opera House thanks and acknowledges our generous Arts Assist donors; The Greatorex Foundation and Sydney Opera House Ladies’ Committee.

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