Exploring Repetition and Rhythm
Students identify and create patterns that show rhythm and movement, like waves or footsteps, using various drawing tools.
Key Questions
- Analyze how repeating a shape can create a sense of rhythm in a drawing.
- Construct a drawing that shows a repeating pattern with a clear sense of movement.
- Explain how rhythm in art is similar to rhythm in music.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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