Arts and Craft

Friday 11/11/16 - Lines and Patterns

 

 

Objective: To recognize, create, and describe various patterns.

This activity will help you to see the logic of creating patterns and to help you begin to be able to create your own.

 

Purpose: The lesson begin with the definition of the word 'pattern' (things arranged following a rule).  An overhead projector and colored transparent shapes to display patterns is ideal for presentation. Work in groups to discover the rule and extend the pattern. Practice creating your own patterns.

 

Goal: To understand patterns and look for them throughout your art & design experiences.

 

Materials: Paper and Drawing Pencil 

 

The Lesson: Identify patterns in the room. For example, floor tiles, wall paper, clothing, etc. could be used as examples. Through this sharing activity.

• Explain what a pattern is or what a pattern is not.
• Introduce patterns as everyday occurrences, and also define them in words that is understandable. Allow the class to the explaining. 

 Activity: The activity include a drawing or a starting point to create a pattern. Create a pattern from a shape

Example

 

 

 

Pattern from a drawing

 

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pat·tern

ˈpadərn/

noun

plural noun: patterns

1. 1.

   a repeated decorative design.

   "a neat blue herringbone pattern"

   
   

   synonyms:

   design, decoration, motif, marking, ornament, ornamentation "the pattern on the wallpaper"

   • an arrangement or sequence regularly found in comparable objects or events.

     "the house had been built on the usual pattern"

     
     

     synonyms:

     model, example, criterion, standard, basis, point of reference, gauge, norm, yardstick, touchstone, benchmark; More blueprint, archetype, prototype "this would set the pattern for a generation"

   • a regular and intelligible form or sequence discernible in certain actions or situations.

     "a complicating factor is the change in working patterns"

     
     

     synonyms:

     system, order, arrangement, form, method, structure, scheme, plan, format, framework "the patterns of ant behavior"

2. 2.

   a model or design used as a guide in needlework and other crafts.

   synonyms:

   sample, specimen, swatch "textile patterns"

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 Art by Richard Murray

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Art by Steven

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