Unit 2 Create in 2-D Texture and design


Texture describes the way the surface of something looks or feels, for example rough, smooth, dotted, striped, velvety and so on. Activity 3 Make and compare textures


1 Place a piece of paper over a textured surface and gently rub over it with a wax crayon or soft blunt pencil.


2 Make rubbings of textures you find at home or in your local environment.


3 Your teacher will show you how to arrange your rubbings in a grid.


4 Which of the textures are from our natural world and which are man-made?


5 What are the differences between natural and man-made textures?


Family portraits Activity 4


Paint a family portrait


1 Think about the people you want to include in your family portrait. Think of ways in which you can show the love and caring your family have for each other.


2 When you have finished your painting, work in pairs and assess each other’s paintings. Point out where you have used over- lapping shapes, cut-off views, complementary colour contrasts and textural effects


30 Module 3: Visual Arts


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