the use of different elements to create visual interest and complexity in a work, it can can also be created by contrasting elements such as light versus dark

how the visual weight of each element is distributed to make the composition feel stable

the arrangement of, imagery, shapes, colours, textures, marks and lines in an artwork

Exploring collage and composition through portraits

Art and design

Exploring memory through the world of assemblage

Playing with collaging and relief through landscape

Planning and developing collage inspired by our hobbies and interests

Developing and refining collages to represent home.

Creating and refining an abstract collage

Pupils will develop their collaging skills and showcase their strengths. They will learn about the different between using the metholody as part of the process or as the technique. They will explore how to place images together and develop compositional skills as well as be playful with ideas.

Collage and Assemblage: sustainable materials

everyday objects brought together to create meaning

items that are not designed for the purpose of making art, but have been collected from more random sources

a connection we make in our minds between ideas or things, based on something they have in common

when very different images are brought together to create new or surprising ideas

how something feels when it is touched, the feel or appearance of a surface

handle or control something, like a material or image, in a skillful manner to alter it

where an artwork looks like it is three dimensional

in art refer to the factors that shape and inspire an artist's creative choices, style, and overall artistic voice

in art can be an opportunity for discovery and growth, often leading to unexpected and innovative results

the process of evaluating and learning from experiences to refine skills and creative direction

relating to inside a home or to family relations, this can also refer to existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international

the illusion of depth and space to make an image look 3D. It helps objects look closer or farther away using angled lines to show structures changing height relevant to the viewer

to improve and refine artistic skills, ideas, or techniques through practice and experimentation

artwork that does not depict a recognisable picture, place, person or object in the real world.

the area of an artwork that immediately captures your attention. It could be the brightest colour, the sharpest detail, or even the largest subject in the composition.

surrounding or highlighting part of an image to make it stand out, artists can use lines, shapes, colours, or even leave empty space around a subject to draw our attention.

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