a space where artists explore, experiment and plan their ideas

the process of growing or improving an idea by trying different versions

trying out different styles, materials and compositions to see what works best

written notes explaining artistic choices or ideas

Sketchbook idea development: thinking through sketching

Art and design

The history of Pop Art

Pop Art: in depth artist study

Pop Art: finding sources and researching an idea

Develop a Pop Art piece

Pop Art: realise a final outcome

In this conceptual art unit, pupils will make art in a medium of their choice on a topical contemporary theme. They will investigate how and why Pop artists from the 1960s to the present day created art.

New Pop Art: sculpture and mixed-media

To find strengths and weaknesses in their ideas

Why do artists look back at their sketchbook pages?

Dark colours, nature scenes and soft shading

Bright colours, repetition, celebrities and mixed-media

Only pencil drawings and realistic portraits

Paintings of castles with detailed shadows

Which of the following are common features of Pop Art?

Writing notes to explain your ideas and choices

Notes that explain your thinking or materials

Improving or growing an idea through changes

Put these sketchbook tasks in the order you might do them:

What word means improving or changing your idea over time?

Where is a good place to find a source image for a Pop Art project?

What is the name for pictures, objects or adverts used to help you create art?

Which of the following is the best place to research for Pop Art images?

An idea or topic your artwork is based on

Put these actions in order when researching a source image:

What word means finding out more to help plan your artwork?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Sketchbook idea development: thinking through sketching

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.