Digital Pattern Design
Using digital software to create seamless repeating patterns inspired by cultural motifs, exploring color and scale.
Key Questions
- Explain how digital tools can facilitate the creation and manipulation of complex patterns.
- Compare the process of designing patterns digitally versus by hand.
- Design a repeating pattern for a specific application (e.g., wallpaper, fabric) using digital software.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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