Patterns and Prints · Spring Term

Cultural Patterns and Symbols

Examining traditional patterns and symbols from different cultures around the world and their meanings.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how different cultures use symbols in their art to convey meaning.
  2. Explain what a pattern can reveal about the environment where it was created.
  3. Design your own symbols to represent aspects of your community or identity.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Fabric and FibreNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: The Artist\
Unit: Patterns and Prints
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Gallery Walk

Create displays, rotate and critique

30–50 min

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Jigsaw

Each student becomes an expert, then teaches

30–50 min

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Concept Mapping

Build visual maps of concept relationships

20–40 min

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