This archived Art and design scheme of work video is part of a lesson in which pupils develop their drawing skills by experimenting with different media and exploring the effects they can create.

Children begin by looking at Kandinsky’s Squares with Concentric Circles and Bernal’s Red Mardi Gras, noticing how geometric art uses overlapping shapes to form bold compositions. Using a selection of 2D shapes, pupils draw and overlap outlines carefully with pencil before filling each section with a different medium and colour. They learn to compare how materials such as watercolours, pencils and pastels behave, such as whether they smudge, erase easily, or cover large areas effectively. By reflecting on their choices, pupils begin to identify which media they prefer and why.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s archived Year 1 Drawing: Make your mark unit. This activity builds confidence in drawing and critical reflection on artistic techniques.

See more of our archived Key stage 1 Art and design scheme of work.

Art and design, Key stage 1, Drawing: Make your mark, Lesson 3: Experimenting with media.