Creating a pattern using a square grid
I can use a square grid to create a repeated pattern.
Creating a pattern using a square grid
I can use a square grid to create a repeated pattern.
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Key learning points
- Grids are used in many types of art and design, such as mosaics, textiles, and digital art.
- A square grid helps create structured and repeating patterns by organising shapes and lines.
- Patterns can be made by repeating, rotating, or reflecting shapes.
- Sketching and planning within a grid helps to create accurate and consistent patterns.
Keywords
Reflection symmetry - one half of a shape is the reflection of the other half
Repeat/ repeating - to make or do again
Rotate/ rotating - turning around a centre
Line - a mark made by a moving point, such as a pencil or brush
Common misconception
Pupils may think that patterns do not need a grid to be structured.
While freehand patterns exist, grids help maintain consistency.
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Equipment
Grid, mark-making tools such as black ink pens, colouring pencils, ruler, mirrors.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
turning around a centre point
to make or do again
one half is a mirror image of the other