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.
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.
Useful teaching resources
Subject planning
Art and designDrawing: Exploring line and shape
Exploring line and shape; working and experimenting with different materials through observational and collaborative pieces inspired by artists.
(6 lessons)
Art and designPainting and mixed media: Learning about paint and brush control
Exploring paint, brushstrokes and keeping colours bright and clean, inspired by the work of Alma Thomas.
(6 lessons)
Art and designSculpture and 3D: Paper play
Making paper-based 3D art forms using techniques such as rolling, folding and scrunching paper.
(5 lessons)
Art and designCraft and design: Woven wonders
Learning fibre art skills such as plaiting, threading, knotting and weaving to create three-dimensional woven artworks inspired by artist Cecilia Vicuña.
(5 lessons)
