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Namaste students! By the end of this lesson, you will:
• Understand the historical significance of Dutch Delftware
• Identify key characteristics of Delft tile designs
• Analyze symbolic elements in traditional Delft patterns

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• Delftware (Delft Blue)
• Majolica
• Tin-glazing
• Iconography
• Symmetry
• Motif

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Examine these classic examples of Delft tiles showing various traditional motifs and patterns.

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1. Watch the introduction video on Dutch Delftware history
2. Complete the digital scavenger hunt identifying Delft patterns
3. Create a mind map of common Delft symbols
4. Participate in class discussion on cultural significance

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• Digital device for research
• Notebook
• Coloured pencils (blue)
• Handout: Delft Symbol Guide

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Watch this fascinating documentary about the history and making of Delftware.

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Royal Delft | How is Royal Delft Blue made? | Delft Blue

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• What aspects of Dutch Delftware most interest you?
• How does Delftware reflect Dutch culture?
• Which symbols speak to you personally?

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Create a quick sketch of your favourite Delft tile pattern and explain why you chose it.

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Dear students, today we will:
• Explore personal identity through symbols
• Create meaningful symbols representing your life journey
• Learn to simplify complex ideas into clear designs

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• Personal symbolism
• Visual metaphor
• Simplified form
• Cultural identity
• Design elements
• Composition

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Look at these examples of modern interpretations of Delft tile designs.

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1. Complete identity mind mapping exercise
2. Sketch 5 symbols representing your identity
3. Share and discuss symbols with a partner
4. Refine one symbol for final design

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• Sketchbook
• Drawing pencils
• Erasers
• Fine-line markers
• Identity worksheet

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Explore this guide on creating meaningful personal symbols in art.

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Planning Personal Symbols || Art Education || Printmaking

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• What aspects of your identity are most important to you?
• How can you represent these aspects symbolically?
• Why did you choose your final symbol?

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Present your chosen symbol to a small group and explain its personal significance.

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Greetings class! Today we shall:
• Learn tile design principles
• Combine personal symbols with Delft style
• Create preliminary tile designs

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• Composition
• Border design
• Negative space
• Balance
• Scale
• Unity

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Study these examples of contemporary artistic interpretations of Delft tile designs.

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1. Review traditional Delft tile layouts
2. Practice border patterns
3. Create 3 different compositions incorporating your symbol
4. Select and refine final design

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• Grid paper
• Drawing materials
• Ruler
• Compass
• Blue markers

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Watch this tutorial on designing balanced tile compositions.

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How to make Ceramic Tiles for beginners -Part 1

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• How does your design balance traditional and personal elements?
• What challenges did you face in the design process?
• How did you resolve these challenges?

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Create a final scaled drawing of your tile design with measurements.

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Welcome back! Today we will:
• Learn ceramic tile making techniques
• Understand glazing processes
• Create your personal ceramic tile

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• Bisque firing
• Underglazes
• Ceramic tools
• Scoring
• Sgraffito
• Surface treatment

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Watch this demonstration of ceramic tile making techniques.

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1. Roll and cut clay tile to size
2. Transfer design to clay surface
3. Add texture and details
4. Allow to dry for bisque firing

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• Clay
• Rolling pins
• Cutting tools
• Texture tools
• Transfer paper
• Sponges

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• Wear apron
• Use tools safely
• Clean workspace thoroughly
• Handle clay carefully
• Follow kiln room rules

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• How did the clay respond to your design?
• What modifications did you make?
• What was most challenging about the process?

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Namaste dear students! Today we shall:
• Learn proper glazing techniques
• Apply underglazes and glazes
• Understand firing processes

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• Underglaze
• Overglaze
• Application techniques
• Firing temperature
• Glaze consistency
• Wax resist

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Observe these examples of different glazing techniques and their results.

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1. Clean bisque fired tile
2. Apply base coat of white underglaze
3. Paint design with blue underglazes
4. Apply clear overglaze
5. Clean edges and bottom

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• Blue and white underglazes
• Clear overglaze
• Various brushes
• Sponges
• Water containers
• Glaze cleaning tools

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Watch this detailed tutorial on glazing techniques for Delft-style ceramics.

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Discover The Joy Of Painting Delftware Inspired Tiles!

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• How did you achieve various tones of blue?
• What challenges did you face during glazing?
• How does the glazed piece compare to your original design?

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Complete glaze application and document your process with before and after photos.

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For our final lesson, we will:
• Plan mural layout collaboratively
• Install tiles professionally
• Reflect on artistic journey

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• Installation art
• Public art
• Collaborative design
• Spatial planning
• Community engagement
• Artist statement

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View these inspiring examples of collaborative tile murals in public spaces.

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1. Participate in mural layout planning
2. Help prepare installation site
3. Install tiles according to plan
4. Document final installation
5. Write artist statement

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• Completed tiles
• Installation tools
• Adhesive
• Grout
• Cleaning supplies
• Documentation equipment

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Learn about the impact of public art in communities.

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• How does your tile contribute to the overall mural?
• What did you learn about collaboration?
• How has this project changed your understanding of art and identity?

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Present your artist statement and reflect on the entire project journey during our celebration event.

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Document your tile-making process with photos and prepare for glazing.

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Symbols in Blue: Delft Tile Identity Mural

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Symbols in Blue: Delft Tile Identity Mural

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Subject Group: Visual Arts

Grade Level: MYP4 (Grade 9)

1. Statement of Inquiry (SOI)

Artists use symbolism to express cultural identity and shared heritage.

2. Key Concept

Identity

3. Related Concepts

Symbolism, Representation

4. Global Context

Personal and Cultural Expression

5. Exploration (optional but recommended)

The ways in which we express ideas, feelings, beliefs, and values through visual culture and public art.

6. Inquiry Questions

Factual: What are Delft tiles and what symbols do they feature?

Conceptual: How do visual symbols represent identity?

Debatable: Can public art truly represent a diverse community?

7. MYP Arts Objectives Assessed

• Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding

• Criterion B: Developing Skills

• Criterion C: Thinking Creatively

• Criterion D: Responding

8. Approaches to Learning (ATL) Skills

Thinking Skills:

• Creative thinking (generating symbolic imagery, reworking compositions)

• Transfer skills (applying cultural research to personal design)

Communication Skills:

• Exchanging thoughts and feedback during critiques and layout planning

• Presenting meaning and intention through visual and written reflection

Self-Management Skills:

• Organization (managing time and materials during tile creation)

• Reflection (documenting choices in process journals)

Collaboration Skills:

• Cooperating in mural layout planning and group installation

• Valuing the contributions of others during peer reviews

9. Summative Assessment

Students will produce a ceramic tile that combines Dutch and personal symbolism using design and painting skills. These tiles will be curated as a collective mural installed in a local public space. Assessment will be based on all four MYP Arts criteria (A–D), using a 0–8 rubric.