The elements of art: pattern
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use block printing to create a repeated pattern design.
Key learning points
- Patterns often involve designs made using printing techniques.
- Printed patterns are often seen in everyday items like clothing, furnishings and wallpapers.
- Block printing is a process where a design is transferred from a material onto a surface using pressure.
- Patterns often use geometric shapes and are built through repeat and print techniques.
Keywords
Pattern - a design in which lines, shapes, forms or colours are repeated
Print - making a copy of a design by pressing it onto a surface like fabric or paper
Geometric - characterised by regular lines and shapes like squares, triangles, or circles
Repeat - when a shape or design is copied again and again to make a pattern
Common misconception
A repeated pattern is just the same shape copied over and over again.
While repeating the same shape is one way to create a pattern, artists and designers use a variety of methods to make repeated patterns more dynamic, engaging and sophisticated.
Teacher tip
You could break the lesson into two parts: Lesson 1 – Create backgrounds and build polytile stamps. Lesson 2 – Print onto backgrounds. Demonstrate how to ink up tiles clearly, keep working areas tidy and encourage creating repeat patterns in different ways. Pre-cut tiles and paper to save time.
Equipment
Polytile squares, white and black paper, scissors, glue, pencils, printing ink, rollers, palettes, prepped backgrounds and drying space.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is most useful when making a print?
Q2.Artists can use lines, dots and shapes to make expressive ...
Q3.What happens when you mix two primary colours together?
Q4.Match the composition term to what it describes.
Even use of space and shapes
Area that draws most attention
Light/dark or colour differences
Repeating shapes or colours
Q5.Which of these best describes a geometric design?
Q6.What does the word 'repeat' mean in pattern design?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is an example of a printed textile?
Q2.Block printing is when a design is moved from a block onto a surface using ...
Q3.Match the keywords.
A design where shapes or colours repeat
Pressing a design onto paper or fabric
Regular lines or shapes, such as squares, triangles or circles
Copying a design again and again
Q4.A printing is a raised design used to press a pattern onto paper or fabric.
Q5.What is Kente cloth best known for?
Q6.Which feature is common in Islamic art?
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