This archived Art and design scheme of work video introduces teachers to the final stage of a large collaborative artwork, where Key stage 1 pupils use pastels to add colour, tone, and definition. It explores how blending primary colours can create gradients and secondary tones, while encouraging pupils to refine shapes and highlight figures and explosions within the composition. The video demonstrates each step, from layering and blending pastels to adding shadows with charcoal or chalk, ensuring balance, clarity, and depth across the large-scale piece.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s original KS1 Art and design resources. It supports teachers in guiding pupils to complete ambitious collaborative projects, developing skills in tone, blending, and composition, while reflecting critically on balance and impact in lessons like the ones below.