Printmaking and Patterns · Spring Term

Designing Repeating Patterns

Using a single motif to create a rhythmic design across a large surface.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does repeating a shape change the way we look at it?
  2. 2Can we create a pattern that looks like it goes on forever?
  3. 3What artistic elements create the mood in a patterned design?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - PrintNCCA: Primary - Pattern and Rhythm
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: Discovering the Visual World
Unit: Printmaking and Patterns
Period: Spring Term

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