Arrangement Of Motif And Coloring Of Designs for Primary 2

Hi, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 2 Cultural And Creative Arts. In our previous lesson, we learned about Paper Craft Making And Decorations – II. Today, we’re going to learn about Arrangement Of Motif And Coloring Of Designs.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Arrange motifs to create simple repeat patterns.
• Color their designs.

Arrangement Of Motif And Coloring Of Designs

What is a Motif?

A motif is a small, repeating design element used in art and design. It can be a simple shape, a pattern, or a picture. Motifs are often used to create patterns, which are arrangements of motifs that repeat in a predictable way.

Arranging Motifs

There are many ways to arrange motifs to create patterns. Some of the most common methods include:

• Repeating a single motif: This is the simplest type of pattern. You simply repeat the same motif over and over again.
• Alternating two or more motifs: This type of pattern involves alternating two or more different motifs.
• Creating a grid pattern: This type of pattern involves arranging motifs in a grid, like a checkerboard.
• Creating a diagonal pattern: This type of pattern involves arranging motifs in a diagonal line.

Coloring Designs

Once you have arranged your motifs, you can color them to add more visual interest to your design. You can use any colors you like, but it’s important to choose colors that complement each other.

Examples

Here are some examples of how to arrange motifs and color designs:

• Repeating a single motif: You could create a pattern by repeating a simple flower motif over and over again.
• Alternating two or more motifs: You could create a pattern by alternating a flower motif with a leaf motif.
• Creating a grid pattern: You could create a pattern by arranging squares in a grid, with each square containing a different motif.
• Creating a diagonal pattern: You could create a pattern by arranging circles in a diagonal line, with each circle containing a different motif.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about arrangement of motif and coloring of designs, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. How do you create a simple repeat pattern with motifs?
2. What materials can you use to color your designs?
3. Why is it important to be creative in making patterns?
4. Can you give an example of a pattern you could create using motifs?
5. What are some different ways to arrange motifs to create patterns?

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned about the importance of arranging motifs and coloring designs. We also explored different methods for arranging motifs and coloring designs. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep experimenting with different motifs and colors to create your own unique designs. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!