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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe objects, images and sounds with relevant subject vocabulary.
- Create drawings that replicate a selected image.
- Select imagery and colours to create a mood board with a defined theme and colour palette.
- Complete four drawings, created with confident use of materials and tools to add colour.
- Understand the work of William Morris, using subject vocabulary to describe his work and style.
- Create a pattern using their drawing, taking inspiration from mood boards and initial research to develop it.
- Identify and explain where a pattern repeats.
- Follow instructions to create a repeating pattern, adding extra detail.
- Understand different methods of creating printed fabric in creative industries.
- Use sketchbooks to evaluate patterns.
- Produce ideas to illustrate products using their designs.
Suggested prior learning
Craft and design: Ancient Egyptian scrolls
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Inspired by the rainforest
Lesson 2: One picture, four views
Lesson 3: Creating patterns
Lesson 4: Repeating patterns
Lesson 5: Fabric design
Key skills
Generating ideas:
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Key knowledge
Making skills (formal elements):
- Shape:
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Key vocabulary
batik
colour palette
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- A3 card ×30
- Cartridge paper ×30
- Colouring pencils ×30
- Watercolour paint ×8
- Acrylic paint ×8
- Rulers ×30
- Oil and soft pastels ×30
- A selection of White cotton fabric
- PVA glue ×1
- Coloured paper ×30
- Masking tape ×1
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×30
The equipment below is optional
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Examples of items made using patterned fabric
×8 -
Exotic plants and fruits
×8
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Geography
Place knowledge
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Craft and design: Architecture
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