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Collage skills using the rainforest as inspiration
I can create a collage of a rainforest plants using frottages.
Lesson 3 of 6
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- Year 3
Collage skills using the rainforest as inspiration
I can create a collage of a rainforest plants using frottages.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Using rubbing techniques can create different textures on paper.
- Choosing when to tear or cut helps create the shapes and details needed in a collage.
- Layering and overlapping adds depth and texture.
Keywords
Collage - is an art form where various materials are combined to create a new whole
Layering - involves placing materials on top of each other to create depth in art
Texture - the feel or appearance of a surface
Frottage - making an artwork by rubbing over a textured surface with a media to see the pattern underneath
Common misconception
Pupils may think that texture is only about how something feels when touched.
Remind children that in art, texture can also be shown visually, like drawing rough bark or smooth leaves, even if you can’t physically feel it.
Provide A3 paper for the final piece to give children plenty of space to work. Consider using coloured paper to match the theme of their creations for added effect.
Teacher tip
Equipment
A3 paper, crayons and glue.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do you use to sketch your drawing before colouring it in?
What do you use to sketch your drawing before colouring it in?
paint
glue
Q2.What is frottage?
What is frottage?
A type of drawing where you colour with crayons.
A type of paint used in collage.
Q3.What is sketching?
What is sketching?
A detailed painting with lots of colour.
A sculpture made out of clay.
Q4.Why do artists use light lines when sketching?
Why do artists use light lines when sketching?
to make the picture more colourful
to make the sketch look darker
Q5.What materials can you use to make a frottage?
What materials can you use to make a frottage?
only paper
only scissors and glue
Q6.Match the keywords with their correct definitions.
Match the keywords with their correct definitions.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Who invented the fun art technique called frottage, where you rub over textures to create exciting patterns and pictures?
Who invented the fun art technique called frottage, where you rub over textures to create exciting patterns and pictures?
Sarah Battle
Xu Bing
Q2.Which technique involves rubbing over textures to create patterns, while the other technique uses cutting and gluing materials together?
Which technique involves rubbing over textures to create patterns, while the other technique uses cutting and gluing materials together?
pointillism and watercolour
sketching and painting
Q3.When making a collage, what can tearing paper help to create?
When making a collage, what can tearing paper help to create?
a smooth, perfect edge
a completely flat surface
Q4.Which of the following is the main difference between frottage and collage?
Which of the following is the main difference between frottage and collage?
Frottage uses paint, and collage uses pencils.
Frottage is about painting with bright colours, and collage is about sketching.
