FINE ART FOR JSS 3 SECOND TERM WEEK 2

NAME:…………………………………………………………………….

CLASS:…………………………….

SECOND TERM E-LEARNING NOTES

JSS 3 (BASIC 9)

SUBJECT: CULTURAL & CREATIVE ARTS

SCHEME OF WORK

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WEEK 2

DATE:…………………….

TOPIC: DESIGN (Motifs and Patterns)

CONTENT: I. -meaning and uses of motif

II.-formation of patterns (motifs)

III. -transfer motif on fabrics

Sub-Topic 1: MEANING OF MOTIF

1. It is a unit of design
2. It is a single element repeated several times to form a design.

MEANING OF PATTERN

It is an arrangement of regular and repeated motifs so as to create rhythm in lines, shapes, colours and nature.

PATTERN MAKING

It is the art of creating designs on paper or any other surface for various purposes.

FORMATION OF PATTERNS (MOTIFS)

1. NATURE

Motifs that can be obtained from nature are : animals, plants, insects, rock etc

1. ABSTRACT/ARTIFICIAL MOTIFS

Abstract motifs can be created from a shape or combinations of different shapes. e g circles , cuboids, cylinders, cones, triangle etc

USES OF MOTIF

1. It is used to create textures in designing

ii Motif is used to create rhythmic flow in pattern making

iii It is used to enhance surface designing

iv It is serve as a major theme in pattern making.

REPEAT PATTERN

It is a systematic arrangement of motif in order to achieve rhythm and balance

TYPES OF REPEAT PATTERN

1. Simple repeat pattern
2. Mirror repeat pattern
3. Brick repeat pattern
4. Half drop repeat pattern
5. Diamond repeat pattern
6. Checkerboard repeat pattern

SIMPLE REPEAT PATTERN:

This is a repeat method where motifs are arranged beside each other on each row both vertically and horizontally.

MIRROR REPEAT PETTERN: It is a repeat method where motifs are arranged to reflect one another in a design.

BRICK REPEAT PATTERN: This is a repeat method where motifs arranged in a brick- laying pattern.

HALF DROP REPEAT PATTERN: This is a repeat method that has the motifs arranged in a half drop way in a design

DIAMOND REPEAT PATTERN: This is a repeat method that takes after a diamond effect.

The motifs are arranged in angles that are not right angles.

CHECKERBOARD REPEAT PETTERN: The motifs are arranged to follow the pattern of a draught. It has equal square space having the motifs placed and coloured alternately in contrasted colours.

Sub-Topic 2: TRANSFER MOTIF ON FABRICS

Stencil can be used as a device for duplicating design.

A stencil is a sheet of flat material such as paper with cutout opening.

MATERIALS FOR STENCILING

Pencil, cardboard sheet, paper, a piece of cloth, paint( poster colour, ink, dye), brush ,a piece of foam cutter/razor blade, masking tape ruler, eraser and drawing board

PROCEDURE FOR TRANSFERING MOTIF ON FABRIC/PAPER

1. Make a sketch of your desired motif on a piece of paper. Use a cutter / razor blade to cut through the outline of the motif you have sketched on the cardboard.

2. Tape a sheet of cardboard of your own desire on the drawing board.

1. Use ruler to divide your cardboard paper into squares according to the dimension of your motif.
2. Place the prepared stencil on each square carefully without giving room for shifting.
   1. Apply paint on the surface of the stencil with either a brush or piece of foam.
   2. Allow the print to dry

EVALUATION

1. Mention types of repeat pattern?
2. State uses of motif

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

Objective Test:

1. ——- is a unit of design.

A. pattern B. Drawing C. Motif D. Painting

1. ——- serves as a major theme in pattern making.

A. Motif B. Pattern C. Packaging D. Drawing

1. The arrangement of motifs creating in a repeated way so as to achieve rhythm and balance is called ——

A. repeat pattern B. Unit pattern C. basic pattern D. Geometrical pattern

1. ——is a repeat method whereby the motifs are arranged to reflect one another in design.

A. Mirror repeat B. Half drop repeat C. simple repeat D. Brick repeat pattern.

1. One is not true of a repeat pattern .

A. Mirror repeat B. Half drop repeat pattern. C. Brick repeat

D Diamond repeat

Essay Test:

1. What is a repeat pattern?
2. State SIX types of repeat pattern.