a distinctive visual language or way of working

something that inspires or shapes your creative choices

testing ideas, materials, or techniques to discover possibilities

Developing your textile voice

Art and design

Refining your textile style through experimentation

The role of a sketchbook in developing your textile practice

Interpreting and responding to a theme in textiles

Researching and presenting a textile artist’s work

Developing a unique concept for a textile project

Planning and creating a final textile piece

This unit introduces pupils to developing their own voice. They will learn about key components in shaping their artistic voice, including research, reflection and refining ideas. The unit takes them on a journey of discovery leading to planning a final piece.

Finding your artistic voice: an introduction to the creative process

a method of creating texture, shape, or pattern.

to handle or change something with skill.

to improve by making small changes through testing and feedback.

putting parts of materials together to make something new.

a tool for artists to experiment, record ideas and develop their creative process

placing images, textures, or writing over one another to build depth

a subject or idea that guides your creative work

to explain or show your own understanding

the process of examining the elements or structure of something

adding notes to explain, analyse, or share your thoughts about a piece of artwork

the process of finding information to learn more about a topic or idea

a central idea or theme that drives the visual direction and message of an artwork

a repeated shape, image, or idea used in a design

the quality of being new, original, or different from others’ work

to change or adjust something to suit a new purpose or idea

the purpose or message behind a design; what the artist wants to communicate.

the impact that a designer or movement has on a creative work.

to improve your design by making small, thoughtful changes.

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