the way the art elements are arranged in an artwork

the area of an artwork that draws the viewer’s attention first

to combine two or more parts so they work together as a unified whole

to interrupt or break the flow, structure, or harmony of something

the small, specific parts of an artwork that add texture, interest, and meaning.

Personal response: how to judge quality and refining work

Art and design

Identifying starting points

Resourcing ideas through personal reflections, narratives and objects

Effective annotation: different ways to present ideas

Analysing the work of artists and designers: materials and techniques

The work of artists and designers: elements of art

The work of artists and designers: principles of art

Connecting and combining: trials and experiments with materials

First-hand primary resourcing

Photographing for resources: what makes a good photograph

Personal response: appropriate resources and creating artwork

Creating a surface, armature, background: preparing your personal response

Personal response: layers and processes in different endorsements

Personal response: finishing an artwork

Presenting a portfolio: creating pages of documentation

Curating the artwork: selecting and arranging key pieces

Evaluate the use of materials and techniques

Self assessment techniques: evaluating your own work

This is an independent, pupil-led unit where pupils develop their own creative process. Having learned the key components of shaping an artistic voice, they will now make choices about themes, techniques, and processes, articulating and evaluating their artistic journey.

First sustained project: working from a theme

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

the series of steps an artist goes through to develop artwork

True or false? Ideas for making a personal response in art and design is just about visiting galleries or museums.

To act as a foundation for further layers

What’s the purpose of the base layer in a mixed-media artwork?

masks, headpieces, or costume-like structures.

words, phrases, or images that reflect beliefs, culture, or personal experiences

combining found objects or materials to create a 3D form.

using a piece of charcoal to create a 3D form.

Personal response: how to judge quality and refining work

Lesson outcome

Content guidance