Design and make a pattern motif

Art and design

Patterns in nature

Investigating patterns in art

Creating a pattern using a square grid

Create a kaleidoscope pattern

Print a repeat pattern using a motif

Pupils will create a range of art outcomes based on the theme of patterns. They will look at patterns in the natural world and investigate how pattern and decoration forms a fundamental part of art making. They will make a pattern motif and use it to create their own repeat pattern.

Perfect Patterns: drawing and design

A motif can be a {{}} theme, idea, symbol, or pattern in a work of art.

Which of the following is an example of a motif?

A type of toy that reflects light to create patterns

True or False: Kaleidoscope patterns can only be made with digital art.

What do we mean by "symmetry" in a kaleidoscope pattern?

Which of the following is **not** a step in creating your own kaleidoscope?

What might you see in a kaleidoscope when you look through it?

What materials can you use to design your kaleidoscope pattern plate?

Design and make a pattern motif

Lesson outcome