Creating Repeating Patterns: Printmaking
Using stamps, found objects, and simple block printing to create repeating designs on fabric or paper.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between various methods of creating repeating patterns in printmaking.
- Design and execute a printmaking block to create a consistent repeating pattern.
- Evaluate how the choice of motif and repetition impacts the visual rhythm of a pattern.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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