the arrangement of visual elements in a landscape or scene

the part of the scene closest to the viewer

the part of the scene that appears furthest away

the main area that draws the viewer’s eye

Develop a story: creating a scenic composition

Art and design

Symbolism and stories in art, craft and design

Drawing: create a character for a story

Develop understanding of symbolism: collect and draw objects

Plan a story artwork including character and objects

Complete a story artwork: colour and detail

Pupils will investigate how artists create meaning and tell stories through their art. They will investigate symbolism in art and develop understanding that visual art, craft and design has multiple meanings beyond its surface depiction to support the development of their own visual literacy.

Meaning and symbolism in art: drawing and painting

by carefully planning scenes in her story quilts

What is one way Faith Ringgold tells stories in her art?

a planned picture showing a story setting

a sketch without meaning using abstract mark-making

It makes the picture blurry and out of focus.

It’s where you put the signature of the artist.

Why is the background important in a scenic composition?

Match the composition choice to what it helps show.

Put these steps in order when planning a scenic composition.

What is the area called that is closest to the viewer in a picture?

using objects or colours to represent ideas or feelings

Why is it important to plan your artwork before you start drawing?

Match the objects to what they might symbolise in a story artwork.

Create your main figure for the story .

Decide where objects and figures go in your artwork.

Match these parts of artwork planning to their descriptions.

Put these drawing techniques in order from first to last.

What word means a picture plan showing where characters and objects go?

Starter Quiz