Design an underwater weaving
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan a weaving inspired by underwater creatures.
Key learning points
- Swatches of fabric are small pieces of material that are used to show what different fabrics look and feel like.
- Artists can match colours and textures of fabrics to the colours and textures they see in the world around them.
- Artists can adapt designs as they continue planning and creating their artwork.
Keywords
Swatch - small pieces of material that are used to show what different fabrics look and feel like
Textures - how something feels when you touch it, or how it looks like it would feel
Design - making something look good or work better by planning how it should be
Common misconception
Once a design has been created, it cannot be adapted or changed.
Remind children that artists can change their ideas as they go, making changes to their design as they continue through the design and making process.
Teacher tip
It might be useful for pupils to have swatches of fabric pre-cut for them to select for Task A.
Equipment
Fabric swatches, pencils, coloured pens or pencils.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which shapes can you see in this image?
Q2.Which shapes can be used to make a loom?
Q3.What type of artwork is this?
Q4.Patterns do not always have to be exactly the same each time, but they still follow a rule or idea.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When artists are something, they are thinking about making something work or look better by planning how it should be.
Q2.Which word best describes this image?
Q3.Which fabric might not be useful when creating a weaving inspired by this fish?
Q4.Once an artist has planned a design, it never changes.
To help you plan your 1 art and design lesson on: Design an underwater weaving, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 art and design lesson on: Design an underwater weaving, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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