Art and design: Key Stage 1

Providing full curriculum coverage for KS1 Art and design. This scheme develops pupils' skills and knowledge across four key areas: Drawing, Painting and mixed media, Sculpture and 3D and Craft and design.

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Units

In Key stage 1, children build skills across Drawing, Painting and mixed media, Sculpture and 3D, and Craft and design. We recommend starting with Drawing each year, but other units can be taught in any order, as progression is planned across year groups and key stages. Lessons build on EYFS by introducing new techniques, developing children’s own ideas, and increasing opportunities for reflection while exploring a range of artists.

Year 1

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Drawing: Exploring line and shape

Exploring line and shape; working and experimenting with different materials through observational and collaborative pieces inspired by artists.

(6 lessons)

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Painting and mixed media: Colour splash

In this unit children learn about primary and secondary colours, colour mixing techniques, and applying these skills in painting and printing. The lessons encourage exploration and confidence in colour use, culminating in creating a painted plate in the style of an artist. This unit enhances pupils' understanding of colours and their applications in art. Use this unit hub to inform your medium-term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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Sculpture and 3D: Paper play

Making paper-based 3D art forms using techniques such as rolling, folding and scrunching paper.

(5 lessons)

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Craft and design: Woven wonders

This unit focuses on developing pupils' ability to express opinions about art, use creative techniques like wool wrapping and weaving, and understand the work of artists like Cecilia Vicuña. It emphasises skills such as measuring, choosing materials, and resilience in artistic creation, catering to children's creative and cognitive development. Use this unit hub to inform your medium-term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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Year 2

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Drawing: Understanding tone and texture

Exploring how artists use tone and texture, and applying these techniques in observational drawings.

(6 lessons)

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Painting and mixed media: Life in colour

This unit focuses on teaching primary and secondary colours, colour mixing, and creating textures using different tools. It also covers collage techniques, encouraging pupils to experiment with materials and evaluate their artistic choices and aims to develop children's understanding of colour, texture, and composition in art. Use this unit hub to inform your medium-term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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Sculpture and 3D: Clay houses

Shaping and decorating a clay pinch pot and a tile with features of a house.

(5 lessons)

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Craft and design: Map it out

This unit focuses on teaching children to explore and create maps through various art forms, including drawing, working in relief, printmaking, and designing stained glass. The lessons aim to develop skills in sorting, designing, and evaluating art, encouraging students to present and discuss their creations in a class gallery setting. Use this unit hub to inform your medium-term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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