Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 10
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Visual Art
Curriculum Theme: Visual Art
Previous Lesson: Introduction to Graphics: Advert.
Topic: Textile Designs
Subject Matter: Textile design on paper, motif as a single unit of design, sources of motif, repeat patterns (block repeat, half-drop repeat, mirror repeat, diamond repeat), creating motifs and patterns

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:

Define textile design.
Define motif as a single unit of design.
List sources of motifs.
Identify types of repeat patterns: block repeat, half-drop repeat, mirror repeat, and diamond repeat.
State steps for creating motifs and developing repeat patterns.

Affective Domain:

Show interest in creating neat textile patterns.
Demonstrate appreciation for patterns seen on fabrics and clothing.

Psychomotor Domain:

Create at least two motifs from given sources using pencil and colour.
Develop a simple repeat pattern on paper using tracing and colouring.
Apply one repeat method correctly to produce a balanced pattern.

Work in pairs to share motif ideas and compare pattern arrangements.
Participate in group discussion by describing patterns seen in local fabrics.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
State Unified Scheme of Work
Visual Art for Senior Secondary Schools (Textbook)
Encyclopaedia Britannica: Textile
Victoria and Albert Museum: Textiles and patterns
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Textiles

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Chalkboard/whiteboard
Cartridge paper
Tracing paper
Pencils and erasers
Ruler
Colours (colour pencils, crayons, or poster colour)
Motif sources such as shells, leaves, flowers, and simple objects
Sample fabric pieces or printed pattern samples (if available)

Rationale for the Lesson

Textile designs are found on clothing, curtains, and many everyday fabrics. Learning motifs and repeat patterns helps pupils understand how fabric designs are created and enables them to produce simple patterns for art projects.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic drawing skills and can use pencil and colour to draw simple shapes and objects.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Textile Designs

Meaning of Textile Design

Textile design is the creation of decorative patterns to be used on fabrics and other textile materials.

The following are common uses of textile designs:

Clothing materials
School uniforms and sportswear
Curtains and beddings
Table covers and upholstery

Motif

A motif is a single unit of design that can be repeated to form a pattern.

The following are examples of motifs:

Leaf shape
Flower shape
Shell shape
Simple geometric shapes (triangle, circle, square)

Sources of Motifs

Motifs can be created from natural and man-made objects.

The following are sources of motifs:

Nature: leaves, flowers, shells, insects
Objects: cups, plates, tools, household items
Geometric shapes: circles, squares, triangles
Traditional symbols: local signs and cultural patterns

Repeat Patterns

Repeat patterns are arrangements created by repeating a motif regularly across a surface.

The following are types of repeat patterns:

Block repeat
Half-drop repeat
Mirror repeat
Diamond repeat

Block Repeat

Block repeat is a pattern formed by repeating a motif in straight rows and columns with equal spacing.

The following are features of block repeat:

Motifs repeat directly beside and below each other
Arrangement is regular and easy to follow
Rows and columns align

Half-Drop Repeat

Half-drop repeat is a pattern where the motifs in the next row are shifted by half the width of the motif, creating a staggered arrangement.

The following are features of half-drop repeat:

Alternate rows are shifted sideways
Pattern looks flowing and less rigid
Motifs do not align directly in columns

Mirror Repeat

Mirror repeat is a pattern where a motif is repeated as a reflection, facing opposite directions like a mirror image.

The following are features of mirror repeat:

Motifs appear in opposite directions
Creates balance and symmetry
Often used for decorative borders

Diamond Repeat

Diamond repeat is a pattern arrangement that forms diamond shapes by placing motifs along diagonal lines.

The following are features of diamond repeat:

Motifs are arranged diagonally
Repeated units form diamond spaces
Pattern appears structured and decorative

Creating Motifs and Patterns

Motifs and patterns can be created on paper using drawing, tracing, and colouring.

The following are steps for creating motifs and patterns:

Select a motif source and observe its shape.
Sketch the motif neatly on cartridge paper.
Improve the motif by smoothing lines and adding simple details.
Trace the motif on tracing paper to make copies.
Arrange the copies using a chosen repeat method.
Outline and colour the pattern neatly.
Maintain even spacing and clean finishing.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays sample fabrics or printed patterns and asks pupils to identify repeated designs on them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe and mention patterns seen on clothes and fabrics.
Learning Point: Textile designs are patterns used on fabrics and many everyday materials.

Step 2: Meaning of Textile Design and Motif

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines textile design and motif and writes key points on the board for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions, and copy notes.
Learning Point: A motif is a single unit that can be repeated to form textile patterns.

Step 3: Sources of Motifs

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows motif sources (such as shells and leaves) and guides pupils to list possible sources from nature and objects.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention sources and sketch simple motif ideas in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Motifs can come from nature, objects, shapes, and cultural symbols.

Step 4: Types of Repeat Patterns

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains and illustrates block repeat, half-drop repeat, mirror repeat, and diamond repeat on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the illustrations and copy the labelled examples.
Learning Point: Repeat patterns are formed by arranging motifs in planned ways.

Step 5: Practical Activity (Creating a Motif)

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to draw one motif from a selected source and prepare it for tracing.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils draw and refine a motif neatly on cartridge paper.
Learning Point: A neat motif is needed before repeating it into a pattern.

Step 6: Practical Activity (Developing a Repeat Pattern)

Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Supervision/Coaching
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher supervises pupils as they use tracing paper to repeat the motif and arrange it using one repeat method.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils trace, arrange, and colour their patterns with neat finishing.
Learning Point: Repetition of a motif produces a complete textile pattern.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Define textile design.
Define motif and mention two sources of motifs.
List four types of repeat patterns.
Explain one repeat pattern and state one feature of it.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summary
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson and gives classwork: create one motif and develop a full-page block repeat pattern with colour harmony.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask final questions, and write the classwork.
Learning Point: Textile designs are created by repeating motifs using different repeat methods.

Lesson Keywords

Textile Design – Creating decorative patterns for fabrics and textiles.
Motif – A single unit of design used to form patterns through repetition.
Pattern – Repeated arrangement of motifs on a surface.
Block Repeat – Repeating motifs in straight rows and columns.
Half-Drop Repeat – Repeating motifs with alternate rows shifted sideways.
Mirror Repeat – Repeating motifs as reflected images facing opposite directions.
Diamond Repeat – Arranging motifs diagonally to form diamond spaces.

Differentiation

Pupils who learn faster will create two different repeat patterns using the same motif, while pupils who need support will complete one block repeat pattern using fewer repeats and receive guidance on spacing and tracing.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Provide clear board illustrations of each repeat method and encourage neat tracing and even spacing. If materials are limited, organise group sharing of tracing paper and motif sources while ensuring each pupil produces a complete pattern.