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Exploring printed textiles
I can understand how printed textiles are made and can design my own repeat pattern.
Lesson 6 of 6
New
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- Year 7
Exploring printed textiles
I can understand how printed textiles are made and can design my own repeat pattern.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Printed textiles are fabrics with designs or patterns created by printing techniques.
- Printed textiles takes many forms and can be found in our homes through furnishings, clothing, wallpapers.
- Incorporting motif designs is a big part of printed textiles
Keywords
Printing - the process of applying colour, patterns, or images onto a surface like fabric or paper
Pattern - a design in which colours, shapes, lines or forms are repeated
Motif - a repeated shape, image, or idea used in a design
Common misconception
Printed textile is only for mass production.
Printed textiles can be produced in limited quantities or even one-of-a-kind pieces.
All pupils' works will be different due to the nature of experimentation. Nothing should be deemed as incorrect. Teacher can consider the list of references suggested for the lesson. Pupils would benefit from having computers or tablets available to search for images.
Teacher tip
Equipment
A6 tracing paper, A4 paper, pencil, rubber, viewfinder.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the term that refers to the the art and science of designing and constructing buildings?
What is the term that refers to the the art and science of designing and constructing buildings?
structural engineering
interior design
urban design
Q2.What statement about architecture is true? Architecture ...
What statement about architecture is true? Architecture ...
is always made from the same materials.
is always very tall and modern.
is only found in modern cities.
Q3.Match each word with its definition.
Match each word with its definition.
Q4.Architecture inspires and connects us, it influences our mental wellbeing, and is an indicator of our identity.
Architecture inspires and connects us, it influences our mental wellbeing, and is an indicator of our identity.
Q5.Sou Fujimoto incorporated the aesthetic principles of Japanese architecture to promote mental ...
Sou Fujimoto incorporated the aesthetic principles of Japanese architecture to promote mental ...
Q6.Ndebele architecture united the community post-war. Its feature repeated geometric shapes inspired by the natural surroundings and spiritual beliefs.
Ndebele architecture united the community post-war. Its feature repeated geometric shapes inspired by the natural surroundings and spiritual beliefs.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the term that refers to the fabrics with designs or patterns created by a printing technique?
What is the term that refers to the fabrics with designs or patterns created by a printing technique?
embroidered textiles
knitted textiles
woven textiles
Q2.Match each words with its definition.
Match each words with its definition.
Q3.What statement about printed textiles is true? Printed textiles ...
What statement about printed textiles is true? Printed textiles ...
are always machine-printed.
are always made from natural fibres.
are only used for high-end fashion.
Q4.Printed textiles can be made in mass factories or in limited quantities.
Printed textiles can be made in mass factories or in limited quantities.
