A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now archived unit Art and Design, Year 5, Design for a Purpose.
This Art and design resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how design is used to serve a function and communicate ideas. It introduces key vocabulary such as design brief, client, font, logo, and prototype, helping the pupils understand how products are created with a specific purpose in mind. The pupils will also learn about concepts like unique selling points (USP), advertising, and branding, including how logos and slogans are used to appeal to potential audiences.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now archived unit Art and Design, Year 5, Every Picture Tells a Story.
This Art and design resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how visual symbols, abstract art, and storytelling are used in artistic expression. It introduces key vocabulary such as abstract art, murals, pictograms, street art, and visual symbols, helping the pupils understand how artists use imagery to convey ideas and emotions. The pupils will also learn about concepts like symmetry, speech bubbles, and the use of emojis in modern visual communication.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now unit Archived – Art and Design, Year 5, Art and Design Skills.
This resource is designed to support pupils in developing various artistic techniques and approaches. It introduces key vocabulary such as analytical observational drawing, annotation, continuous line drawing, collage, and exploded diagrams, helping the pupils understand different methods of creating and presenting artwork. The pupils will also explore the concepts of invention and prototypes and how computer-aided design (CAD) can be used in artistic processes.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now archived unit Archived – Art and Design, Year 4, Sculpture.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore different sculptural techniques and materials. It introduces key vocabulary such as composition, geometric pattern, optical effect, wax resist, and upcycle, helping the pupils understand how artists use form, texture, and contrast to create three-dimensional artwork. The pupils will also study the work of sculptors such as El Anatsui, Sokari Douglas Camp, Sam Francis, and Giuseppe Arcimboldo, examining how they use different materials and artistic methods to produce unique sculptures. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and encouraging creativity by allowing the pupils to experiment with various sculptural techniques.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived – Art and Design, Year 4, Every Picture Tells a Story.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how artists use visual storytelling to convey meaning and emotion. It introduces key vocabulary such as narrative, abstract, pop art, re-enact, and preparatory drawing, helping the pupils understand how different artistic styles can be used to communicate ideas. The pupils will also study works by artists including Paula Rego, David Hockney, Pieter Brueghel, Edward Hopper, and Fiona Rae, analysing how their paintings and prints tell stories through composition, colour, and subject matter. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and encouraging creativity by allowing the pupils to interpret and create their own narrative artwork.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived – Art and Design, Year 4, Formal Elements of Art.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore the fundamental elements that make up artistic compositions. It introduces key vocabulary such as texture, pattern, reflection, symmetrical, and abstract, helping the pupils understand how artists use these elements to create balance, contrast, and movement in their work. The pupils will also learn about different materials such as charcoal and printing blocks and how they can be used to produce unique artistic effects. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and encouraging creativity. The pupils will experiment with mark-making, symmetry, and different techniques to create their own abstract compositions while developing their observational and technical skills.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived – Art and design, Year 3, Prehistoric art.
This resource introduces pupils to the world of prehistoric art, focusing on how early humans used visual expression to tell stories, record history, and communicate. It highlights key vocabulary such as “charcoal”, “tone”, and “texture”, while exploring the significance of cave art created 10,000 to 20,000 years ago. Pupils learn about drawing materials like charcoal made from willow twigs, techniques for smudging and fixing, and the natural pigments used by early artists. The organiser also supports understanding of key artistic elements including geometric shapes, line drawings, and proportions, giving pupils a strong foundation in both art history and technique.
