Lesson video

Hello, everybody.

How are you today? I hope you're feeling really great.

My name is Ms. Afzal, and I am going to be your art teacher today.

I'm feeling very excited about that, 'cause I love teaching art and especially when it comes to the subject that we'll be looking at today, we're looking at patterns and creating patterns using a square grid is what our lesson is all about today.

It comes from the unit of work, Perfect patterns: Drawing and design.

So, I hope you're feeling ready and excited.

I hope you're focused, you got some enthusiasm.

You'll need a few drawing materials and some paper, and we're all good to go.

Shall we begin? The outcome for our lesson today is, I can use a square grid to create a repeated pattern.

Doesn't that sound like fun? Let's find out more about our lesson.

We have some keywords in our lesson today.

Let's go through them.

My turn, your turn.

Reflection symmetry.

Repeat, repeating Rotate, rotating.

Line.

Those are our keywords.

Let's find out what they mean.

Reflection symmetry is where one half of a shape is the reflection of the other half.

Repeat and repeating is to make or do again to make or do again.

See what I did? Rotate and rotating is to turn around a centre point.

And line is a mark made by a moving point, such as a pencil or a brush.

These are our keywords.

Let's go through them one more time.

My turn, your turn.

Ready? Reflection symmetry.

Repeat, repeating Rotate, rotating.

Line.

Great stuff, I loved hearing those.

Let's look out for them, let's listen out for them.

They will be coming up in our lesson today.

Our lesson is called Create a pattern using a square grid.

It has two learning cycles.

First of all, repeating patterns on a grid.

And next, building patterns with a grid.

It's all about the grid! Let's begin with repeating patterns on a grid.

What is a grid? Well, a grid is a series of evenly spaced lines that help organise a design.

And we can see a grid in front of us there.

Grids help artists and designers create structured and organised patterns.

Can you see this designer is using a grid with so many squares, helping him to create his design? They're used in many types of art and design.

Grids in textiles.

Fabric patterns follow a grid to ensure shapes and colours repeat correctly.

Pause the video here and have a look around you.

Can you see any fabric which has a repeated design in it? Thanks for sharing.

Sometimes, socks have repeated designs or other items of clothing, or curtains, cushions, and so on.

Grids in mosaics.

Small tiles are arranged on a grid to create detailed patterns and images.

Have you ever seen a mosaic, I'm wondering? Sometimes they can be as we can see in this image on the ground.

Sometimes they are on a wall.

Grids in digital art.

Artists use grids to align, resize, and arrange elements accurately.

So, we can see here in this piece of digital art that the artist has created their design using a grid, and the grid is helping them to get all the shapes of their design in the right place and the right size.

Let's have a check for understanding.

True or false? Grids help artists and designers create structured and organised patterns.

Pause the video while you decide, is this true or false? Well done if you selected true.

While freehand patterns exist, grids help maintain consistency.

Oh, wow, take a look at this image.

It's an example of reflection symmetry.

Reflection symmetry is when one half of a shape is an exact mirror image of the other half.

Have you ever been anywhere perhaps near some water where you've seen when the water is really still and maybe you've seen some reflection symmetry in the water? Pause video and tell someone nearby if you have ever seen some reflection symmetry.

Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Near where I live in the park, there is a pond.

And when the pond is very still, you can see the trees around it being reflected in the pond.

Reflection symmetry.

Rotational symmetry is an important feature in Rangoli and Islamic patterns.

The image on the left is a Rangoli pattern, and we can see it uses lots of bright colours, patterns, and rotational symmetry, which we'll be finding out more about.

The image on the right is an example of an Islamic pattern.

Islamic patterns tend not to use images of humans or animals, but they use lots of shapes and symmetry and beautiful colours.

These designs use rotational symmetry and repeating shapes around a central point to create balanced designs.

Repeated patterns can be found in mosaics, where small tiles are arranged in repeating shapes and colours.

This technique is used in ancient Roman floors, Islamic art, and modern murals to create detailed and decorative designs.

Check for understanding.

Select the image which shows rotational symmetry.

Is it image a, b, or c? Pause video while you decide.

Well done if you selected image a.

This Rangoli pattern is an example of rotational symmetry.

Becky Allen is an artist known for her detailed and repetitive patterns, and one of her artworks, "Moons (Waxing)," is a great example of this.

This artwork shows how Allen uses grids and repetition of shape to create movement and rhythm.

Agnes Martin was an artist who liked to use grids in her art.

She made paintings with thin lines and squares arranged in neat patterns.

Let's have a check for understanding.

True or false? In Becky Allen's artwork, "Moons (Waxing)," she uses repeated shapes arranged in a pattern to create a sense of rhythm and movement.

Pause the video while you decide, is this true or false? Well done if you selected true.

Becky Allen uses repeating shapes to create a sense of rhythm and movement in her artwork.

To create a repeating pattern on a grid, you can use an alternating checkerboard pattern, meaning some squares are filled while others are left blank.

A bit like a chessboard or a checkerboard.

So, you could fill one square, leave the next one blank, fill one square, leave the next one blank, fill the next square, and so on.

So, on the second row, we'll leave the first square blank, fill in the next, leave the next square blank, fill in the next, leave the next square blank.

On the third row down, can you pause the video and tell the person next to you, "What are we gonna do with the first square? Will we fill it in or leave it blank?" Well done if you said we fill it in.

Next one is blank, next one we fill in.

Next one is blank, next one we fill in.

Okay, let's go down to the fourth row.

Pause the video and tell the person next to you, "What should we do in the first square? Will we fill it in or leave it blank?" Well done for deciding to leave it blank.

And the one after that we will fill in, next one blank.

Fill the next one in, next one blank.

And I'm gonna complete the last line.

And there we have our alternating checkerboard pattern.

And it's so interesting when we look at it, we can look at it as shape, blank, shape, blank, shape if we go across.

But then we can also look at it in terms of diagonals.

If you go across diagonally, you can see in right in the middle, there's a whole line of diagonal line of shapes.

The next diagonal line is blank.

Next diagonal line is full of shapes, blank, and then one in the corner.

So, many interesting ways to create and explore repeating patterns.

Now, let's have a go at an I do, you do activity.

I'm going to experiment by alternating a repeating shape or colour.

I'll draw a simple shape or colour in one square of the grid.

I'll repeat the shape in other squares to create a pattern.

And now, it's your turn.

I would like you to experiment by alternating a repeating shape or colour.

So, remember, first of all, draw a simple shape or colour in one square of your grid, and then repeat the shape in other squares to create a pattern.

Pause video While you do this.

Well done for having a go at that.

And your pattern should repeat evenly across the grid.

Maybe it looks something like this.

And now, there's another way to create a repeating pattern on a grid.

What you can do is you can reflect your design, making one side a mirror image of the other.

So, we can have a line down the centre of our page.

Start by drawing a circle so we have a semicircle on each side of our design.

Next, we can add in dots.

Again, we've got one on the left and one on the right so it's an exact mirror image of the other.

More dots, one more dot, and then another couple of dots.

So, we've reflected our design, making one side a mirror image of the other.

And now, I can experiment with reflecting shape or colour.

I'm gonna draw a simple shape or colour in one square of the grid, and then reflect the shape in other squares to create a pattern.

And now it's your turn.

I'd like you to experiment with reflecting your shape or colour.

Remember, draw a simple shape or colour in one square of the grid, and then reflect the shape in other squares to create a pattern.

Pause video while you do this.

And your pattern is correctly mirrored, showing clear symmetry.

This is looking great.

To create a repeating pattern on a grid, we could also try this method.

We can create a repeating pattern using rotational symmetry with a shape.

So, I've started with my triangle, and a key thing is, can you see the dot in the very centre? This is the central point that we will rotate our shape around.

I've now rotated my triangle into the next square, and I've done the same again and again.

The triangle has been rotated around a central point, making the pattern look the same from different angles.

Creates a really lovely effect.

Now, let's have a go at experimenting with rotating shapes.

So, I'm going to draw a symbol shape in one square of the grid, and then I'm going to rotate the shape in other squares to create a pattern.

And then I'm gonna add some colour.

Now, it's your turn.

I'd like you to experiment with rotating your shape.

First of all, draw a simple shape in one square of the grid, rotate the shape in other squares to create a pattern and add some colour.

Pause the video while you do this.

Well done for experimenting with rotating your shape.

And you should have rotated your shape consistently so you'll get a nice looking pattern at the end.

Well done for having a go at this.

And now, it's time for your first task.

I would like you to create a pattern on a grid.

Select colours.

Pick two or three colours to use in your pattern.

Fill the squares.

Colour squares and a repeating, reflecting, or rotating order.

Create a pattern.

Continue filling the grid, making sure the colours follow a repeated sequence.

You could try a new pattern by changing the order or adding an extra colour.

So, pause video here while you have a go at creating a pattern on a grid.

So excited to find out how you get on.

But for now, I'm gonna wait while you have a go at this task.

It's great to be back with you.

How did you get on? There are many ways you may have repeated a pattern on a grid, and here are some examples.

I love the colours that have been used here.

I love this one, the green.

It's quite simple! I love that simplicity of the nine squares in the centre, and then we've got the two squares coming out to either side diagonally.

And I love that use of colour, the yellowish tinge to the green and three of those squares in the middle.

And the next example.

I love this use of reds, oranges, and yellows, these different colours, creating a wonderful repeated pattern on a grid.

Great job, everyone.

And now, we're onto the next part of our lesson, building patterns with a grid.

Another way artists create patterns is by using organic lines.

These are natural, flowing, and often curved like the lines found in waves, leaves or animal markings.

And we can see in this image of this artist creating a design that there are some curved organic lines being used.

Artists can use a variety of lines to create patterns.

Let's have a go at creating some of these.

Let's all have a go at making some straight lines in here.

Fantastic.

How about some dots? Nice.

Zigzags.

Love those.

Wavy lines.

Really like those.

Organic lines.

And swirls.

Really, really lovely.

Pause video and tell someone nearby, "Which of these kind of lines are your favourite to create patterns with?" Thanks for sharing.

Think I like wavy lines and swirls.

Really nice.

Hmm, let's take a look at these organic lines.

How could this pattern of organic lines be improved? Pause the video and share with someone nearby.

Well done if you noticed that perhaps not all of them are the same shape or width.

If we're trying to create a consistent pattern, we should make sure the lines are a similar shape and a similar width.

Something else we could do to improve this pattern is, we could add in different shapes to create some interest.

Maybe adding in a few dots, maybe changing the direction that our shape is facing.

Check for understanding.

How can we make sure our organic lines form a clear pattern rather than looking random? Is it a, repeat the same type of line in each square, b, change the direction but keep the shape similar, c, draw different lines in every square with no plan, d, fill the grid with lots of random scribbles? Pause the video and share with someone nearby how we can make sure our organic lines form a clear pattern rather than looking random? Well done if you selected answers a and b.

Indeed, if we repeat the same type of line in each square, that's gonna be helpful.

And we could change the direction, but keep this shape similar.

Let's have a go at an I draw, you draw activity.

So, first of all, I'm going to draw an organic line pattern using repetition on a grid.

I'm going to draw a flowing curved line in one square of the grid and then repeat the line in other squares.

And now it's your turn.

I will let you to draw an organic line pattern using repetition on a grid.

So, first of all, remember to draw a flowing curved line in one square of your grid and then repeat the line in other squares.

Pause the video while you do this.

You might have repeated your line carefully in the squares.

If your design feels uneven, try keeping the shape of your lines more consistent in each square.

And now I'm going to draw an organic line pattern using rotation on a grid.

I'm going to draw a flowing curved line in one square of the grid, and then I'm going to rotate the line in other squares.

That's your turn to draw an organic line pattern using rotation on a grid.

And remember, first, you're gonna draw a flowing curved line in one square of your grid and then rotate that line in other squares.

Pause the video while you do this.

You might have rotated your lines, create a pattern like this one.

Really like that.

Really nice and organic.

And let's have one more go.

I'm going to draw an organic line pattern on a grid using reflection.

I'm gonna draw a flowing curved line in one square of the grid, and then reflect the line in other squares.

I can use the mirror to help me with this.

And now it's over to you.

I will let you to draw an organic line pattern on a grid using reflection.

Remember, start by drawing your flowing curved line in one square of the grid, reflect the line in other squares, and you can use a mirror to help you.

Pause the video while you do this.

You might have reflected your lines to create a pattern.

Remember, the reflection might not be perfect and that's okay.

Izzy and Jacob choose nature as their inspiration.

They're planning ideas for their grid pattern.

Pause a video while you think of something from nature that they may use for their inspiration creating a grid pattern.

Pause the video while you share some ideas.

Let's see if you have chosen any of the same ideas that Izzy and Jacob chose.

Flowers, they went for flowers.

Simple petal shapes arranged in a pattern.

Butterflies.

Symmetrical designs with colourful wings.

Oh, love that.

Fruits and seeds.

Apples, acorns, or berries in a repeating design.

That sounds so lovely.

Vines.

Curving lines weaving through the pattern.

Oh, my.

And leaves.

Different shapes and sizes in a repeating or mirrored design.

There is so much in nature that can inspire us for our grid patterns.

Izzy and Jacob study the shape of a leaf.

Jacob says, "I could overlap the leaves or add small details like veins." Great idea.

Izzy, "I might repeat the same leaf shape to make a pattern like Becky Allen." Love you taking inspiration there, from Becky Allen.

You could focus on creating a design of your chosen natural item or object.

You could choose a natural item, sketch the shape, repeat the shape or colour, experiment with colour, and add details.

You could also represent the leaf on a grid by using colour.

I love these different tones and shades and colours being used here.

Remember, you don't have to make your leaves look exactly like real ones, we're just taking inspiration from them.

And now, it's time for your task.

I would like you to pick a natural object and draw a pattern.

Begin by sketching your design first.

You could try including organic lines or shapes.

Reflecting, flip it like a mirror image.

Rotating, turn it in different directions.

Repeating, keep the same shape in a structured pattern.

Complete your pattern by adding colour or shading to enhance your design.

So, pause the video while you have a go at this task.

I'll see you when you're finished.

Great to be back with you.

There are many ways you may have created your pattern.

And here is one example.

Oh my goodness, I love it! You may have used reflection symmetry and you may have repeated the same colours, and you may have included details like the veins on this leaf.

I love that addition.

Well done, everybody, for building patterns with a grid inspired by nature.

In our lesson, Create a pattern using a square grid, we have covered the following.

Grids are used in many types of art and design, such as mosaics, textiles, and digital art.

A square grid helps create structured and repeating patterns by organising shapes and lines.

Patterns can be made by repeating, rotating, or reflecting shapes.

Sketching and planning within a grid helps to create accurate and consistent patterns.

Well done, everyone, for your hard work in this lesson today.

You've been repeating, you've been rotating, you've been reflecting.

It's been such a busy time we've had, and I hope you're really pleased with what you've created.

Well done, and I'll see you at another art lesson soon.

Stay creative until then!.