repeating a process or idea many times to improve or develop it further

a new idea, or deeper understanding, usually recorded in your sketchbook

the purpose or reason behind an artist’s work or how they want viewers to feel or think

creating new and original ideas, techniques, or styles

Develop ideas: trials and experiments

Art and design

Initial ideas: collaboration and generating ideas

Building a collaborative still life

Developing ideas collaboratively through manipulating source material

Effective annotation: supporting each other to record the process

Analysing the work of artists and designers who work collaboratively

Taking the individual path, responding to collaborative work

Analysing the work of artists and designers: key elements

Exploring and experimenting with materials and techniques

Review developed ideas: trials and experiments

Personal response: first-hand resources

Personal response: plan a response

Personal response: reflect and refine the response

Preparing to make a response under timed conditions

Creating a cohesive narrative: explaining the process

Evaluate use of materials and techniques

Evaluate artwork

Presenting artwork

This unit introduces collaborative working methods, even when assessed individually. Pupils will work together to respond to a theme, creating first-hand sources, then respond individually. They’ll learn to contribute to larger projects while maintaining their own identity.

Second sustained project: working from a theme changing perspectives

Which of these is part of the visual language of art?

True or False? All experiments in art must be successful to be useful.

Testing new ideas, materials, or processes

Looking back to evaluate what worked and what could improve

To record experiments, ideas and reflections

Which of these artists famously used personal diaries filled with sketches and written reflections?

Match the material or technique to what it might help an artist explore:

Develop ideas: trials and experiments

Lesson outcome