to take an initial idea and expand, refine, or improve it over time

bring together two or more techniques, materials, or ideas

take an existing idea, artwork, or object and reinterpret it in a new, original way

Developing ideas collaboratively through manipulating source material

Art and design

Initial ideas: collaboration and generating ideas

Building a collaborative still life

Effective annotation: supporting each other to record the process

Analysing the work of artists and designers who work collaboratively

Taking the individual path, responding to collaborative work

Analysing the work of artists and designers: key elements

Exploring and experimenting with materials and techniques

Develop ideas: trials and experiments

Review developed ideas: trials and experiments

Personal response: first-hand resources

Personal response: plan a response

Personal response: reflect and refine the response

Preparing to make a response under timed conditions

Creating a cohesive narrative: explaining the process

Evaluate use of materials and techniques

Evaluate artwork

Presenting artwork

This unit introduces collaborative working methods, even when assessed individually. Pupils will work together to respond to a theme, creating first-hand sources, then respond individually. They’ll learn to contribute to larger projects while maintaining their own identity.

Second sustained project: working from a theme changing perspectives

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.

Taking ideas, such as techniques or themes, and creating something original

When responding to an existing artwork, what is the best approach?

Which of these paper techniques could you combine to create richer textures and forms?

True or false? Once you have learned one technique, combining it with others is unnecessary.

To start completely from scratch each time

To grow or expand an idea by making changes or improvements

If you cut up a photo of a paper still life, rearrange it, and paint over it, what technique are you using?

Select 3 ways artists might manipulate source material.

Starter Quiz

When responding to an existing artwork, what is the best approach?