Interpreting and responding to a theme in textiles

Art and design

Developing your textile voice

Refining your textile style through experimentation

The role of a sketchbook in developing your textile practice

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

Beliefs, symbols, and traditions of a group

To inspire personal and creative design responses

To help guide choices like colour, texture, and motif

Why do designers use a theme in textile work?

A motif is a shape, image or symbol that can be {{}} in a design.

Why do textile designers use pattern in their designs?

Repeating shapes with no overlaps or gaps

To make personal meaning and creative choices

What does it mean to interpret a theme in textile design?

Artists often choose materials and processes that best express their {{}} or concept.

What is the main purpose of using rubbings as a way of recording in art?

What does it mean to interpret a theme in art and design?

Match textures by colour, shape, or pattern

What is one way to arrange interesting surface textures on a board?

It helps make your work personal and informed

Why is it helpful to choose artists whose work connects to your own ideas?

Interpreting and responding to a theme in textiles

Lesson outcome