Idea development: thinking through sketching
I can develop ideas using drawing, annotation and experimentation.
- Year 6
Idea development: thinking through sketching
I can develop ideas using drawing, annotation and experimentation.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sketchbooks help artists think through drawing and develop multiple versions of an idea.
- Artistic thinking involves trial and error, visual notes and self-reflection, which can be shown through annotation.
- Experimentation leads to stronger, more meaningful final outcomes.
Keywords
Sketchbook - a space where artists explore, experiment and plan their ideas
Development - the process of growing or improving an idea by trying different versions
Experimentation - trying out different styles, materials and compositions to see what works best
Annotation - written notes explaining artistic choices or ideas
Common misconception
Sketchbooks are for finished drawings only.
Sketchbooks are working spaces. They’re for exploring, not perfecting. Artists use them to test, plan and reflect, not to make polished work.
Equipment
Sketchbooks. Pencils, erasers, coloured pencils/felt tips. Glue sticks, scissors, collage magazines/newspapers. Optional: tracing paper, stencils, digital tools for image searches.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where is a good place to find a source image for a Pop Art project?
Q2.What is the name for pictures, objects or adverts used to help you create art?
Q3.Which of the following is the best place to research for Pop Art images?
Q4.What is a theme in art?
Q5.Put these actions in order when researching a source image:
Q6.What word means finding out more to help plan your artwork?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why do artists look back at their sketchbook pages?
Q2.Which of the following are common features of Pop Art?
Q3.What is annotation in an art sketchbook?
Q4.Match the art term to its definition:
