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Art and design

Lesson 3: Macro photography (Original scheme)

Focusing on the work of Edward Weston, children observe the abstract-looking images created through macro photography

Learning objectives

  • To understand abstract art through photography

National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
  • Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design
  • To improve their mastery of art and design techniques

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: May benefit from working in a small group so that they can observe their peers before taking photographs themselves.

Pupils working at greater depth: Should explain their composition and editing choices in more detail.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progression and understanding

Vocabulary

Created by:
Susan Coles,  
Art and Design specialist
Susan is an educator, artist and an active advocate and well-known champion of art craft and design education. Her roles include: Secretary to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Art, Craft, Design Education, Past President, and now Honorary Fellow of the…
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