art materials that do not use water to activate (e.g. pencil, charcoal, chalk, pastel)

the difference between light and dark areas in a drawing

a technique used to blend charcoal to create soft edges or smooth transitions

to go back into an artwork to change, improve, or fix parts of it

Experiment with dry media: charcoal

Art and design

Experiment with dry media: fine liner

Experiment with wet media: inks

Experiment with wet media: paints

Experiment with collage

Experiment with print: relief

Experiment with print: monotype

Mixed media materials and techniques

Experiment with wet media: watercolour

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

how thick or thin a line is. Artists use different line thickness to show depth, importance, or to add interest to a drawing.

a line made up of small dashes or gaps instead of being solid. Artists use this to suggest lightness, softness, or something that isn’t fully visible.

the use of different elements to create visual interest and complexity in an artwork. Achieved by using different colours, shapes, sizes, textures, lines.

a technique where ink is diluted with water to create lighter values

the process of mixing ink with water to lighten its intensity

a smooth transition from one shade or colour to another

lines, marks or details that are clean, exact, and carefully made

how much a paint covers the surface beneath it

the initial layer of paint applied to a surface before the main artwork is created

a smooth transition from light to dark or between colours

colours which sit opposite each other on the colour wheel

the perceived "heaviness" of an element in the artwork, which is influenced by its size, colour, or placement

a layout where elements are not mirrored but still balanced through visual interest

the arrangement of elements in an artwork

a printmaking technique where only the raised parts of a surface are inked

a method where the same block is carved and printed in layers, reducing it each time

the surface (like lino or wood) from which a print is made

a printmaking process where only one strong impression can be made, making each print unique

a lighter second print made from leftover ink on the plate after the first print; it creates a soft, faint image, like a shadow of the original. Artists may use ghost prints to create layered effects

the use of two or more artistic materials or techniques in a single artwork

texture that can be physically felt (e.g., rough, bumpy, soft)

the illusion of texture created using techniques like shading, pattern, or collage

a technique used to block out areas of the paper you want to keep white or light using a barrier that stops paint from soaking into those areas

a technique where a thin, transparent layer of paint is added over a dry wash. It builds up colour and depth without covering the details underneath

the act of gently lifting wet paint from the paper using a tissue, sponge, or dry brush

a smooth, even layer of watered-down paint applied across a large area

a technique where you add wet paint into another area of wet paint. The colours mix and spread naturally on the paper, creating soft edges, blends and interesting effects.

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