Motif JSS3 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA) Lesson Note

TOPIC: MOTIF

CONTENT

1.         Meaning of Motif
2.         Types of motif

MEANING O F MOTIF

Motif is the basic or smallest unit of a design. Motifs are solely used in creating patterns on paper and fabric. The use of motifs in creating patterns on paper and fabric is based on the principle of and design called ‘repetition’. Motifs are further repeated several times to form a pattern. The types of motifs include simple repeat pattern, mirror repeat pattern, checkerboard repeat pattern, full drop repeat pattern, half drop repeat pattern, counter change repeat pattern, and diamond repeat pattern. Motifs can be created in lives, dots shapes, etc.

 TYPES OF MOTIF

1.         Floral or flower motif
2.         Abstract motif
3.         Persian boteh motif 
4.         Rosette designs
5.         Geometric motif.
6.         Line motif.
7.         Traditional motif.
8.         Insect motif.
9.         Animal motif.

 USES OF MOTIF

1.         Motif is used for creating patterns on paper and fabric.
2.         Motif is used to create a border pattern around the edges of an object.
3.         Motif is used to create various repeat patterns.

 EVALUATION

1.         What is motif?
2.         State two types of motifs.

 GENERAL EVALUATION

1.         What is characterization in drama?
2.         State two importance of art.
3.         Define ear training.
4.         State the difference between tragedy and comedy.
5.         Define imaginative composition.

 READING ASSIGNMENT

Modern Approach to Cultural and Creative Art by G.F. Ibrahim, Book 3, pages 28-30.

 WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1.         ………is the major unit of a design. A. MotifB. Pattern  C. All of the above D. None of the above
2.         …………..……is an arrangement of regular and repeated motifs from various sources. A.          pattern B. Motif  C. None of the above  D. All of the above
3.         …………is NOT a type of repeat pattern. A. Simple repeat pattern  B. Mirror repeat pattern C. Abstract motif  D. Portrait
4.         ………is formed on the fabric repeatedly. A. Motif   B. Pattern  C.Currency D. None of the above
5.         Pattern making is based on the principle of ……… which fabric designers make the most use of.A. repetition  B. balance  C. dominance  D. proportion

 THEORY

1.         Define repetition as a principle of art and design.
2.         List two types of motifs.