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Developing a unique concept for a textile project

I can develop a unique concept by adapting and manipulating motifs into repeated pattern designs.

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Year 10

Developing a unique concept for a textile project

I can develop a unique concept by adapting and manipulating motifs into repeated pattern designs.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A strong concept uses imagery and techniques from your research in new, personal ways.
  2. Visual experimentation helps develop complex design ideas.
  3. Visual experimentation can be digital or physical.
  4. Combining motifs, materials and surface manipulation can generate a unique textile outcome.

Keywords

  • Concept - a central idea or theme that drives the visual direction and message of an artwork

  • Motif - a repeated shape, image, or idea used in a design

  • Unique - the quality of being new, original, or different from others’ work

  • Adapt - to change or adjust something to suit a new purpose or idea

Common misconception

Your textile concept has to look like your artist’s work.

A strong artist response adapts inspiration to create something new and personal.


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Encourage students to connect their concept to something personal or meaningful—even a small detail like a place, memory, or feeling. This makes their motif choices more intentional and helps them create a more unique and thoughtful design.
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Equipment

For digital responses: tablets with a photo to vector app or similar. For hand-based tessellation: sketchbooks, pencils, scissors, rulers, glue, tracing paper, photocopier, mixed media (optional).

Licence

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to their correct definitions.

Correct Answer:concept,central idea that guides creative decisions

central idea that guides creative decisions

Correct Answer:unique,one-of-a-kind or highly individual

one-of-a-kind or highly individual

Correct Answer:motif,repeated decorative element

repeated decorative element

Correct Answer:adapt,alter or modify something for a new purpose

alter or modify something for a new purpose

Q2.
In art and design, what does it often mean to adapt an idea?

Repeat it exactly.
Correct answer: Change or develop it into something new.
Rub it out and start again.
Use it in one place only.

Q3.
refers to the size and shape of an object in relation to the overall design.

Correct Answer: scale

Q4.
How would you create balance in a design?

Place all elements on one side.
Use a variety of random sizes.
Correct answer: Distribute shapes evenly.
Make one element very bright.

Q5.
Which media is most likely to be used to create layered surface texture in textiles?

digital drawing
watercolour
Correct answer: fabric collage
pencil sketch

Q6.
What is one advantage of using digital media in textile design?

It limits colour choices.
It removes the need for drawing.
Correct answer: It allows fast editing and repetition.
It makes everything look the same.

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