work together with one or more people to achieve a shared goal

a thought, suggestion, or plan about what to do, create, or think

to give, share, or add something, such as time, effort, ideas, skills, or resources for the benefit of others or to help achieve a common goal.

Initial ideas: collaboration and generating ideas

Art and design

Building a collaborative still life

Developing ideas collaboratively through manipulating source material

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

A group of artists creating a mural together

An artist sketching at home without sharing ideas

Which of these is an example of working collaboratively?

To give, share, or add something to benefit the group

True or False: Collaboration only works if everyone has the same style and opinion.

A sketchbook or notes with your own ideas

Before you can share ideas with others, what is the first thing you need?

Share thoughts and develop ideas with others

Match the creative tool to what it helps you do.

True or False: To contribute to a group project, you must be good at drawing or painting.

Starter Quiz

Which of these is an example of working collaboratively?