### Lesson Plan: Printmaking and Textiles
**Grade:** 5th Grade
**Subject:** Art
**Duration:** 90 minutes (can be divided into two 45-minute sessions)
**Topic:** Printmaking and Textiles
#### Objectives:
- Understand the basics of printmaking and textile art.
- Create simple print designs using different materials.
- Explore the artistic process of transferring designs onto textiles.
- Appreciate the cultural and historical significance of printmaking and textiles.
#### Materials Needed:
- Soft linoleum or foam sheets for printmaking
- Carving tools or blunt objects for etching (depending on the material used)
- Brayers (roller tools) or paintbrushes
- Fabric paint or block-printing ink
- Cotton textiles (e.g., bandanas, handkerchiefs, t-shirts, or fabric squares)
- Paper for sketches and test prints
- Pencils, erasers, and markers
- Newspapers or scrap paper for protecting surfaces
- Aprons or old t-shirts (optional, to protect clothing)
#### Standards Alignment:
- **National Core Arts Standards (NCAS):**
- Visual Arts Create Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
- Visual Arts Create Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
- Visual Arts Respond Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
#### Vocabulary:
- **Printmaking:** The process of creating artworks by printing, normally on paper.
- **Textiles:** Types of cloth or woven fabric.
- **Block Printing:** A type of printmaking where a design is carved into a block and ink is applied to create prints.
#### Lesson Activities:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Briefly explain the history and cultural significance of printmaking and textiles.
- Show examples of traditional and contemporary printmaking and textile art.
- Discuss the upcoming activities and what students can expect to learn and create.
2. **Demonstration (15 minutes)**
- Demonstrate how to create a print design using soft linoleum or foam sheets.
- Show the process of carving or etching a simple design.
- Explain how to apply ink using a brayer or paintbrush.
- Demonstrate how to transfer the design onto paper first as a test.
3. **Activity 1: Designing (20 minutes)**
- Students brainstorm and draft their own simple designs on paper.
- Encourage them to think about patterns, shapes, and symmetry.
- Provide assistance and feedback as students finalize their sketches.
4. **Activity 2: Carving and Printing (30 minutes)**
- Distribute materials and guide students as they transfer their designs onto the printing blocks.
- Assist students with the carving/etching process as needed.
- Once designs are ready, students can apply ink and make test prints on paper.
- After successful test prints, students can print onto their chosen textiles.
5. **Drying and Clean-Up (10 minutes)**
- Allow time for prints to dry.
- Have students clean their work areas and tools.
6. **Reflection and Sharing (5 minutes)**
- Invite students to share their prints and describe their designs and artistic process.
- Discuss any challenges faced and how they overcame them.
- Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about printmaking and textiles.
#### Assessment:
- Observe student participation and engagement during the activities.
- Evaluate the creativity and effort in the designs.
- Assess the quality and craftsmanship of the final prints.
- Provide individual feedback to each student.
#### Extension Activities:
- Experiment with different fabric types or colors.
- Explore other printmaking techniques such as mono-printing or cyanotype.
- Collaborate on a class quilt where each student contributes a printed textile square.
#### Closing:
- Reinforce key concepts learned during the lesson.
- Encourage students to continue exploring printmaking and textiles outside of class.
- Display the finished textile prints in the classroom or school.
By the end of this lesson, students will have a better understanding of printmaking and textiles and will have created their own unique printed textile art.