how the elements of your artwork are arranged or put together

the distribution of visual weight in an artwork, making it appear stable and well-considered

the main part of an artwork that draws the viewer’s attention first

Personal response: plan a response

Art and design

Initial ideas: collaboration and generating ideas

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: 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 summary of another artist’s biography

A list of the materials used in a project

A way to show your own ideas, feelings and interpretation of a project

An exact copy of someone else’s work with no explanation

How the elements of your artwork are arranged or put together.

How the visual weight is distributed in your artwork.

The main part of your artwork that draws the viewer’s attention first.

It avoids needing to do practical experiments

It helps others understand the meaning and purpose behind your work

It ensures your work will always be chosen for display

Why is it important to share your ideas and describe your intentions in art and design?

It controls how the work looks and feels from different angles

Why is composition important when making a 3D drawing or sculpture?

The way artists use elements like line, shape and texture to communicate ideas

Writing words directly onto the sculpture

In which ways can you make a successful personal response?

Starter Quiz

What is a personal response?