Develop a fabric pattern in response to feedback
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can make changes to my work after user feedback.
Key learning points
- Prototypes can be improved through user feedback.
- Prototypes can include additional features.
- Additional features can be added to prototypes using mixed materials.
Keywords
Feedback - someone else's opinion of your work
Additional - something more, extra
Features - unique or specific details
Common misconception
Additional features need to be finished and functional.
Additional features on prototypes can be shown using mock-ups made from mixed materials.
Teacher tip
This unit could be extended to allow the pupils to produce a finished product based on the prototype designs.
Equipment
Prototype hat, recycled materials, paper/card scraps, fabric scraps, glue, tape, scissors, needle, thread.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which part of a hat covers the top of the head?
Q2.Who usually provides feedback on a design idea or prototype?
Q3.Which technique is usually used to join fabric pieces together?
Q4.What type of stitch has been used here?
Q5.What is a decision?
Q6.What is a diagram?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is an additional design feature?
Q2.Match the word to the meaning.
Q3.What type of additional feature is this showing?
Q4.Why would decoration be added to a hat design?
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