Sensorial Aspects of Textiles: Color, Texture, and Pattern

Sensorial Aspects: Color

Understand that colour can define the mood and feel of a textile piece.
Know the basic principles of the colour theory and how colours can be categorised into primary, secondary, and tertiary colours.
Appreciate the psychological impact of colour, knowing how they invoke certain feelings or responses.
Acknowledge the technique of colour matching and contrast in pattern designs.
Understand various dyeing techniques such as tie-dye, batik, and shibori that affect the colour of textiles.
Recognise the effect of light and shadow on perceived colour nuances in textiles.

Understand that texture in textiles can be tactile (physical) or visual (implied).
Know how texture can drastically change the look and feel of a textile piece.
Understand different weaving techniques (for example, satin or twill) which produce different textures.
Recognise the symbolism and cultural significance of specific textures in textiles.
Consider how fabric manipulation techniques (smocking, pleating, and gathering, etc) can create unique tactile experiences.
Acknowledge the role of fabric weight and fibre type in the texture of textiles.

Understand the basic principles of pattern design, including motif, repeat, rhythm, and balance.
Recognise how patterns can communicate cultural and traditional values or stories.
Understand the process of pattern creation including sketching, digital design, and Screen printing.
Recognise the role of pattern in adding interest and complexity to a textile surface.
Explore the impact of scale and proportion in pattern design on perceived depth and dimension.
Understand how pattern and texture can interact to create unique sense of touch and visual experiences.

Appreciate the delicate interplay of colour, texture, and pattern in creating comprehensive textile design.
Understand the balance needed to maintain coherence between color, texture and pattern in a single textile piece.
Recognise how the combination of these sensory aspects can evoke specific perceptions and emotions.
Understand the challenge posed by the colour-texture paradox —how changes in texture can seemingly alter a colour.
Explore how certain contemporary artists or designers cleverly use this interplay to create unique textile art.