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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Art and Design
Lesson Topic: carry out visual research showing clear development of ideas
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify and analyse visual inspiration sources relevant to textiles and fashion.
  • Organise research systematically in a notebook or digital folder.
  • Generate and develop ideas through sketches, colour studies and material swatches.
  • Explain how research informs design decisions and final outcomes.
  • Present a coherent visual narrative that demonstrates clear progression from concept to finished design.
Materials Needed:
  • Research notebooks or digital folders (e.g., Google Drive)
  • Sketch pencils, erasers, coloured pencils/markers
  • Colour swatch cards or Pantone guide
  • Fabric sample kit (natural fibres, synthetics, printed fabrics)
  • Magazines, printed images, or access to online fashion archives
  • Scissors, glue sticks, collage paper
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard for demonstration
  • Laptop/computer with Canva or Adobe Spark (optional)
 Introduction:
Begin with a rapid visual montage of historic and contemporary fashion images to spark curiosity about the role of research in design. Recall students’ previous work on mood‑boards and sketch development, linking it to today’s focus on systematic visual research. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will produce a structured research notebook that clearly shows idea development and meets the exam success criteria.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students examine a mixed set of fashion images and note three observations about style, colour or technique.
  2. Brief analysis (10'): Review the examination brief, identify constraints (garment type, target market, sustainability) and record key points in the notebook.
  3. Mood‑board sprint (15'): Timed activity using magazines and digital sources to create a quick collage with colour swatches.
  4. Notebook recording & comparison chart (15'): Teach the prescribed layout; students add thumbnail sketches, fabric samples, and complete a comparison chart to highlight themes and gaps.
  5. Idea development (10'): Expand selected thumbnails into detailed sketches, mood‑boards and technical drawings.
  6. Reflection & peer review (5'): Write a brief reflective statement on how the research shaped the design, then exchange notebooks using a checklist for quick feedback.
Conclusion:
Recap how each research stage contributed to a clear design trajectory and emphasize the importance of linking visuals back to the brief. For the exit ticket, students write one sentence describing the most valuable insight gained today. Homework: add two new visual sources and a short reflection to their research notebook to be ready for the next lesson.