Textiles (Art) - Year 8

Textiles (Art) Overview

Term 1: Art unit_T1

T1 to T3 is an Art unit. Please see the Art online curriculum for more details. Thank you.

Illuminated manuscript

An illuminated manuscript is a manuscript in which the text is supplemented with such decoration as initials, borders and illustrations.

Arts and crafts movement

A movement in European and American design during the late 19th and early 20th centuries promoting hand craftsmanship over industrial mass production.

Pattern

A pattern is a discernible regularity in the world or in a man made design. As such, the elements of a pattern repeat in a predictable manner.

Poly board printing

The process of making images that can be transferred onto other surfaces. It can be used to make one or more identical images or to create repeating patterns on papers and textiles.

Stencil

An image cut into card or another material that can then be used to make repeated identical images

Repeat pattern

When the elements of a pattern, repeat in a predictable manner. A geometric pattern is a kind of pattern formed of geometric shapes and typically repeated like a wallpaper design.

Harmonious

Forming a pleasing or consistent whole. Matching, balanced, proportional, in proportion, compatible, well matched, well proportioned, well balanced.

Balance

Balance in art refers to the sense of distribution of perceived visual weights that offset one another. We feel more comfortable--and therefore find it more pleasing--when the parts of an artwork seem to balance each other.

Proportion

A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.

Composition

Arrangement of different elements within an artwork or design.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Producing artist studies will promote cultural awareness. Students will gain an understanding of how Art and Textiles have impacted on society. Students will be made aware of the influence of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement on Textiles design.

Create a supportive community:

Students will be able to reflect on the work of others and use it as inspiration for their work.

Term 2: Art unit_T2

T1 to T3 is an Art unit. Please see the Art online curriculum for more details. Thank you.

Block printing

One image stamped over and over again to make a repeat pattern.

A visionary:

A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like.

Padded:

Fill or cover (something) with a soft material in order to protect or shape it or to make it more comfortable.

Contrast

Contrast is a principle of art. When defining it, art experts refer to the arrangement of opposite elements e.g. light vs. dark colours; rough vs. smooth textures; large vs. small shapes, etc. in a piece so as to create visual interest.

Printing

Printing is the process of making images that can be transferred onto other surfaces. It can be used to make one or more identical images or to create repeating patterns on papers and textiles.

Mass produced

An item made in large numbers using factory production methods.

Medium

The material used to create a piece of art or textiles work, e.g. pencil, watercolour, fabric dye, stitch etc. Media is the plural.

3D

The quality of being three-dimensional.

Blanket stitch

A basic sewing stitch in which widely spaced, interlocking loops, or purls, are formed, used for cutwork, as a decorative finish for edges, etc.

Running stitch

A simple needlework stitch consisting of a line of small even stitches which run back and forth through the cloth without overlapping.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Students will creatively approach the task of generating ideas for a printed bag.Students will have to make decisions about their own work and what direction they wish to take it in. Students constantly assess their own progress through formal assessment, and informal (discussions with Peers/ teacher/ themselves). Annotations and evaluations (visual and written) will demonstrate reflections.

Create a supportive community:

Students will work in pairs and groups at various stages throughout the project. Students are required to interact throughout, whether it is being, involved in discussions or supporting each other during practical tasks.

Term 3: Art unit_T3

T1 to T3 is an Art unit. Please see the Art online curriculum for more details. Thank you.

Embroidery scissors

Small scissors with short blades for cutting loose threads

Contrast

The degree of difference between colour tones, values and shapes.

Colour

An element of design that is seen when light reflects off an object or surface.

Ink roller/ brayer

Tool used to roll ink onto your ‘printing plate’ so that your image can be transferred to paper and/ or fabric

Polyboard sheet

A lightweight rigid material used for printing processes.

Block printing ink

Allows you to print on fabric with no heat set required to begin. You put a small amount of ink onto the inking plate and then spread it onto the printing plate with the brayer.

Carving

Many different materials can be used for carving e.g. wood, stone & ice. Soap or potatoes are also cheap and easy to work with.

Monoprint

Printing technique used to produce a single print by drawing the design on the back of a sheet of paper which is laid over an ink covered surface so that it picks up ink on the reverse side.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Students will learn about types of printing in different cultures and get the opportunity to print themselves.Students will learn how to express their ideas in a personal and meaningful way and this will have been bought about by reflecting on their ideas and work.

Create a supportive community:

Students will gain a wider appreciation of the different ways of responding to a given brief.

Term 4: Portrait project_T4

PORTRAIT PROJECT:

This project gives students the opportunity to develop a range of embroidery stitches that they will use to create an embroidered fabric portrait.

In term 4, students will start by investigating Textiles artists that use stitch as a way of creating imagery and will try to mimic their styles.

Students will learn about:-

●the work of contemporary Textiles artists including Victoria Villisana & Jenny Hart

●different embroidery stitches

Students will be taught how to:-

●’work in the style of’ other artists/ designers

●do a wide range of embroidery stitches

  1. A01: Investigate sources; demonstrate critical understanding of sources

    A02: Explore ideas; Experiment with appropriate media, materials, techniques & processes

Blanket stitch

A basic sewing stitch in which widely spaced, interlocking loops, or purls, are formed, used for cut work, as a decorative finish for edges, etc.

Chain stitch

An embroidery stitch resembling a chain.

Texture

An element of design that indicates how an object, living thing or material feels to the touch. For example, an artwork can look rough or smooth.

Analysis

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

Style

May refer to the visual appearance of a work of art that relates it to other works by artists/ designers from a particular ‘genre’.

Genre

A style or category of art, music, or literature.

Exhibition

A public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

Tapestry

An ornate woven Textile often used to decorate walls or furniture

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Looking at the way other artists, designers & cultures use decorative stitching will promote cultural awareness. Students will creatively approach the task of using different embroidery stitches to make a fabric portrait.

Create a supportive community:

Students will be able to reflect on the work of others and use it as inspiration for their work. Students will work in pairs and groups when using tools and equipment. This will enable students to experience leadership roles and will promote teamwork among students.

Term 5: Portrait project_T5

In Term 5 students will practise the skills learned so far, identifying the ones that are most successful.

Students will:-

●produce samples of a wide range of hand stitching

●produce a ‘working plan’ with details of the image, techniques, colours and textures they intend to use on their stitched portrait

●begin to create a stitched portrait using a range of different embroidery stitches

  1. A02: Experiment with appropriate techniques & processes

    A03: Record ideas through drawing & annotation

Border

The decorative design or edge to a surface, line or area that forms an outer boundary.

Couching

The process used to secure threads, fibres or yarns to a surface using hand stitching or embroidery.

French knot

A stitch in which the thread is wound around the needle, which is then passed back through the fabric at almost the same point to form a small dot.

Brief

A creative brief is what a client will give to a designer/ artist to help them come up with a creative solution

Contemporary

Art or Textiles work of the present day and of the relatively recent past, of an innovative or avant-garde nature.

Crazy patchwork:

Randomly shaped patches of fabric stitched together and often embellished with embroidery stitches

Applique

May refer to ornamental needlework in which pieces of fabric are sewn or stuck on to a larger piece to form a picture or pattern.

Embellishment

The application of stitching, trimmings, threads, beads, braid or ribbons to decorate fabric.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Students will learn about different types of embroidery stitches. themselves. Students will learn how to work in the style of other artists/ designers. This will teach them about influential people in the world of Textiles.

Create a supportive community:

Students will have a wider appreciation of embroidery techniques and mark-making using thread instead of pencils and pens.

Term 6: Portrait project_T6

In term 6, students will build up their stitched portrait with different colours and textures.

Students will:-

●present an embroidered portrait as their personal response final outcome

  1. A04: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language
Variety

A principle of design that involves using differences or contrasts in line, shape or colour.

Mixed media

An artwork created from more than one medium (e.g. paint and stitching)

Cotton

A natural fibre that grows in the seed pod of a cotton plant.

Couching

The process used to secure threads, fibres or yarns to a surface using hand stitching or embroidery.

Chain stitch

An embroidery stitch resembling a chain.

Blanket stitch

A basic sewing stitch in which widely spaced, interlocking loops, or purls, are formed, used for cut work, as a decorative finish for edges, etc.

French knot

A stitch in which the thread is wound around the needle, which is then passed back through the fabric at almost the same point to form a small dot.

Satin stitch

In sewing and embroidery, a satin stitch or damask stitch is a series of flat stitches that are used to completely cover a section of the background fabric. Narrow rows of satin stitch can be executed on a standard sewing machine using a zig

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Supports students in becoming creative individuals who recognise the benefit of taking creative risks. Gives students the opportunity to explore & develop their own ideas and visions.

Create a supportive community:

Textiles provides an environment where students feel comfortable to express themselves in thoughtful and respectful ways.