Deepening the understanding of the principles of textile design
I can develop a textile design from a source by using balance, contrast, repetition, and emphasis with different techniques.
- Year 11
Deepening the understanding of the principles of textile design
I can develop a textile design from a source by using balance, contrast, repetition, and emphasis with different techniques.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Motifs can be developed from a source such as a flower and transformed through textile techniques.
- The principles of textile design balance, contrast, repetition, and emphasis guide creative choices.
- Different techniques change the outcome: appliqué, embroidery, or printing can make the same motif look different.
Keywords
Source - the starting point of inspiration (e.g. flower)
Interpretation - how an artist/designer changes or adapts a source
Technique - methods such as embroidery, appliqué, or sewing
Common misconception
If I use the same motif, my work will always look the same.
Using different techniques can change your textile work. A motif may look flat when printed, detailed with embroidery, or bold and layered in appliqué. Your choice of textile technique changes the way a motif is interpreted.
Equipment
Paper, pencils, fabrics, threads, pins, needles, scissors, threads.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a source in textile design?
Q2.Choosing a strong source is important because it provides shapes, textures, and colours that can be developed into motifs.
Q3.Match the principle of textile design to its effect.
