LEVEL 1 : UNIT 2 - CURVES
UNIT OVERVIEW
The focus of Unit 2 is CURVES.
In Unit 2 we examine how to calculate, draw, cut and lay both simple and complex curves.
We present a sequence of small exercises before bring these together in a challenging sample which combines skills learn in both Units 1 and 2.
Effective curve building is an essential skill in creating organic and figurative designs, as well as in creating fluid outlining rows.
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LESSON 1 & 2 : CURVE DRAWING & SAMPLER
In Lesson 1 we examine how to create simple, S shaped and complex curves in a drawing exercise.
In Lesson 2 these techniques are practiced in a curve cutting sampler.
Format: Video Tutorials
Difficulty: Low
LESSON 3 : CURVE BUILDING EXERCISE
In Lesson 3 we put curve building into practice in a fun activity, creating interlocking curves in two colours.
This activity allows students to practice using half keystones, full kesytones and squares creating curves that change direction and weave under and over each other.
Format: Video Tutorial
Difficulty: Low
LESSONS 4 & 5 : APPLE MOSAIC
The Apple is a rather epic task! It brings together all skills learnt so far in Units one and two.
The sample poses unexpected challenges and lots of considered decision making.
Format: Video Tutorials
Difficulty: Medium
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The Pear is a similar level of difficulty to the Apple however this design uses much smaller tesserae.
The Snail and Fish are both easy and fun designs which encourage practise of simple and complex curves as well as offset interstices.
Both of these designs could be extended with an outlining row and a background field.
Format: PDF Document
Pear – Medium Difficulty
Fish & Snail – Low Difficulty
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Circular Pattern Drawing
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UNIT 1
LINEAR PATTERNS
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Aligned Interstices Drawing & Mosaic
Offset Interstices Drawing & Mosaic
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UNIT 2
CURVES
Theory Presentation
Curve Drawing Exercise
Curve Cutting Sampler
Curve Building Exercise
Apple Drawing & Mosaic
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Unit 1: Linear Patterns
Unit 2: Curves
Unit 3: Circular Patterns (October 2024)
Unit 4: Decorative Knots (November 2024)
Unit 5: Abstract Patterns (December 2024)
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