Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Collect a good range of imagery, adding annotated notes and sketches.
- Make relevant comparisons between different styles of art.
- Use tools effectively to explore a range of effects.
- Respond to the meaning of a spirit animal through drawing.
- Generate symbols that reflect their likes and dislikes with little support.
- Create a tile that is full of pattern, symbols and colours that represents themselves.
- Discuss ideas to create light and dark through drawing techniques.
- Explain the term chiaroscuro.
- Apply chiaroscuro to create light and form through a tonal drawing.
- Understand the impact of using techniques for effect.
- Participate in a discussion that examines the similarities and differences between different styles of art.
- Form their own opinions about what art is, justifying their ideas.
- Identify a cause and decide what message they want to convey.
- Understand artist’s choices to convey a message.
- Review sketchbook and creative work to develop a drawn image.
- Review and revisit ideas to develop their work.
Suggested prior learning
Drawing: I need space
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Lesson 1: Experimental mark making
Lesson 2: Symbolic imagery
Lesson 3: Chiaroscuro
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Lesson 4: Street art – Christmas themed
- To evaluate the context, intention and value of street art.
Lesson 5: Powerful imagery
Key skills
Generating ideas:
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Formal elements:
- Colour:
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