a process to deepen an artist’s understanding of a subject

Research and photograph a local landmark

Art and design

Photograph a local landmark

Design a local landmark low relief tile

Create a low relief ceramic tile: trace and transfer a design

Create a low relief ceramic tile: transfer and carve

Create a low relief ceramic tile: decorate and evaluate

Pupils will learn about composition in landscape, and respond to a local landmark. They will use this knowledge to interpret different viewpoints and perspectives in their own unique way. They will develop these studies into a low relief ceramic tile, using a variety of clay techniques.

Views of a local landmark: ceramics

The research of every artist will look {{}} and be personal to them.

finding facts or information to deepen understanding of the subject

the shapes, colours, lines, tone, patterns and textures of the subject

exploring different materials to represent their subject

Match the different types of research with the description:

True or false? A landmark is always human made.

Sketching different parts of the subject they are exploring

Using a range of materials to observe and explore parts of the subject

Select all that apply. Artists can respond to an artwork in lots of different ways including:

True or false? Responding to a subject is copying the subject as it is.

True or false? Composition is only important if you're taking a photograph of a person.

A significant structure, place or feature

A creative painting in a gallery or museum

When taking a photograph of a local landmark, what should you focus on?

True or false? Landmarks are always human-made.

How close you can get to the landmark only

What is an important thing to think about when composing a photograph of a local landmark?

In this image, it is {{}} to see the subject as the photographer is facing towards the sun.

Research and photograph a local landmark

Lesson outcome